Playing video games is a rite of passage for many adolescents, but for some, it could also be the first step to a gaming addiction. "A number one concern for parents of children and teenagers is how ...

The roots of addiction risk may lie in how young brains function long before substance use begins, according to a new study ...

Adolescents with an internet addiction undergo changes in the brain that could lead to addictive behavior and tendencies, finds a new study by UCL researchers. The findings, published in PLOS Mental ...

A large-scale analysis of nearly 1,900 children found that those with a family history of substance use disorder show early ...

Adolescents with an internet addiction undergo changes in the brain that could lead to additional addictive behaviour and tendencies, finds a new study by UCL researchers. The findings, published in ...

A new study has found differing patterns in the brain activity of boys and girls with a family history of substance use ...

Adolescents with internet addiction may experience changes in the architecture of the brain that could lead to other addictive behaviors and tendencies, one study suggests. Some experts have long ...

Internet addiction and the increasing prevalence of screens and social media in the lives of children and adolescents have been a hot topic. There has been much public discussion and intense public ...

A study highlights distinct brain activity patterns in boys and girls with familial substance use disorders, indicating predisposed addiction risks. Published in Nature Mental Health, findings suggest ...

This past weekend, while I sat at home reviewing a manuscript on the effects of nicotine on the brain, I received a text from a friend asking about a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision. The Court had ...

A new study found a developmental link between longer daily screen time and increased ADHD symptoms after two years.