Why do stressful moments so often push people toward habits like drinking? A new study from Texas A&M University offers one of the clearest answers yet, identifying a direct connection inside the ...

Stress, even with the myriad of negatives it brings, can be addicting. It's a trick our brains play on us: In addition to cortisol, stress releases dopamine, a "feel good" chemical that encourages ...

Have you ever felt like you’re running on a treadmill that just won’t stop? In our fast-paced world, stress seems like an inevitable part of everyday life. But there’s a twist: some of us might ...

The same forces driving rising levels of anxiety, stress, and social comparison are also shaping their risk for substance use ...

I remember it so vividly. I was walking out of Grand Central Station when I noticed a text from my mom telling me to call her back. My stomach dropped. I just had a bad feeling. I called her back and ...

Stress is a key risk factor in addiction initiation, maintenance, relapse, and thus treatment failure (Sinha & Jastreboff, 2013). Stressful life events combined with poor coping skills may impact the ...