Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. Do you know the difference between a harm less everyday habit ...

TAMPA, Fla. (BLOOM) — Most people associate addiction with substances like alcohol or drugs—but experts warn that some of the most destructive habits often begin as seemingly harmless parts of ...

Dingle and colleagues explored the influence of addiction and addiction treatment on identity. They interviewed 21 people in a treatment community and found two distinct pathways, from pre-addiction ...

While there are many different paths to changing our behaviors, there are some obstacles or challenges that appear on every ...

Ms. Szalavitz is a contributing Opinion writer who covers addiction and public policy. Not long ago, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s history of heroin addiction alone would likely have disqualified him from ...

Spend enough time in the wellness sphere, and you’re sure to come across someone raving about the life-changing benefits of a “dopamine fast” or “dopamine detox.” The basic premise is that you cut out ...

Wearable technology is transforming fitness by shifting focus from basic activity tracking to real-time insights on recovery, strain, and readiness. Devices from WHOOP, Garmin, and Polar now guide ...

Addiction doesn’t just live in the body—it’s in the routine, the familiar corners of town, the people you used to swear you’d ...