While the world might see addiction as a series of destructive choices, those battling substance use know it's often a desperate attempt to numb wounds that have never fully healed. These emotional ...

There's a good reason why you just can't resist reaching for another slice of Stilton. Scientists claim that cheese is as addictive as drugs because of a chemical called casein. This is found in dairy ...

Have you ever craved a piece of chocolate? Or felt the lure of a hot slice of pizza? And been convinced that the force responsible wasn’t your stomach hoping to quell hunger but your brain, ...

A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that certain foods may trigger addictive-like eating behaviors, particularly those that are highly processed and made for maximum palatability. Research ...

What Are Some Of The Hidden Struggles That Can Intensify Addiction/Trigger A Relapse? Most often, these struggles emerge from one of two likely scenarios. In the event of a still active addiction, ...

A neuroscientist explains how highly processed foods may be key to “food addiction.” She also reveals some solutions ...

Explore the addictive dimensionality of obesity, revealing parallels between food addiction and substance abuse. The phenomenological and neurobiological overlaps between obesity and addiction can be ...

Three years ago, ITV audiences were captivated by Vicky McClure's intense drama series Trigger Point. The programme follows Lana Washington, portrayed by Vicky, alongside her explosive ordnance ...