Addiction medicine offers a useful framework. Many people use substances without developing addiction. The difference often ...

A recent meta-analysis published in the Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine in April 2026 defines gambling disorder as a ...

In the Aesop’s fable, the fox tries hard to get his hands on a tasty vine of grapes, but fails in all of his attempts to acquire the grapes; at which point the fox convinces himself that he really ...

Recovery from addiction is a challenging journey, filled with both triumphs and setbacks. For individuals seeking long-term sobriety, relapse can be a disheartening reality. However, recent findings ...

Video gaming often sparks debate over its potential harms and benefits. A new study reveals that cognitive difficulties are ...

Cognitive dissonance is a psychological term that describes the discomfort you feel when your beliefs don’t line up with your actions. Or it could refer to the tension of holding two conflicting ...

Cognitive functioning affects how people think and their ability to remember things. Impairment in this area of brain health may cause a decline in how someone responds to their environment mentally ...