People often joke that their favorite snack is “like crack” or call themselves “chocoholics” in jest. But can someone really be addicted to food in the same way they could be hooked on substances such ...

Content warning: This article contains graphic details of child murder, drug use and domestic abuse, which some readers may find disturbing. A mother who killed her son after claiming she saw his ...

KUALA LUMPUR: When 17-year-old Aiman (not his real name) was offered a puff of his schoolmate’s electronic vaporiser for the first time several years ago in school, he did not think twice about it. To ...

Research has found that high-sugar, ultraprocessed foods can be addictive for some people. Doucefleur/iStock via Getty Images Plus People often joke that their favorite snack is “like crack” or call ...

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One of the most powerful illusions in addiction is functionality. People continue working, parenting, socializing, and paying ...

Drug addiction in the Kandy district has increased fivefold in 2025 compared to the previous year, Senior Deputy Inspector ...

The number of people who believe that those who are dependent on drugs only have themselves to blame has fallen by almost half in the past 25 years, dropping from 57% to 30%. Research published by ...

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In a world full of temptations, it's possible for a person to become addicted to just about anything. And while it's not always obvious, there are often warning signs that suggest there's a problem.