Treatment for sex addiction, and sexual behavior problems at large, are rarely covered by health insurance, much less by Medicaid or public sector funding. As a result, the majority of professional ...

Throughout my career, I have constantly pointed out that I have met very few people that are genuinely addicted to playing weekly or bi-weekly Lotto games. When stating this, some people counter my ...

Psychotherapeutic approaches are, at best, moderately effective in helping people with substance abuse or addiction problems reduce their dependence. That is the conclusion of a meta-review of the ...

If you find that you are constantly preoccupied with gambling, whether it’s reminiscing about past wins or planning your next casino session, it might be a sign that you have a gambling addiction.

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New data shows major differences across the United States in drug use, overdose deaths and access to treatment, with New Mexico ranking as the state facing the biggest overall drug problem. The report ...

Gambling can be a source of entertainment for adults, but for some, it can develop into a problem or addiction. It is often called a “hidden addiction” because you can’t easily see it or smell it on ...

President Donald Trump has long been adamant about fixing what he described as America's "opioid crisis," something which was a key focus of his first term as president as well as his second. The ...

A study published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine claims to reveal a surge in gambling addiction following the legalization of sports betting. But does a rise in internet searches for gambling terms ...

In many cases, it is a family member or very good friend who raises concern about the patient’s behavior (rather than the patient himself/herself doing so). The first port of call is usually a GP ...

From Super Mario to Final Fantasy, Japan has long been synonymous with gaming, but some experts and parents fear a growing addiction problem is going unaddressed. While nearby nations like China and ...