Your family's togetherness does not have to take a back seat to your teens' video game addiction; just pull up a controller and play along.

Nov 15, 2008 - Shelley Aylesworth-Spink

For many parents, the fear of drugs is greater than all of the potential risks their teenager may face. But sometimes the fears are just that, fears.

Dec 14, 2010 - Kim Gillman

This new digital drug works on the brain similarly to street drugs. Knowing the warning signs of addiction as well as the means of prevention and treatment are important.

Apr 25, 2008 - Angela Ann Holloway

Twitching because there's no controller in your hand? Traditional addiction clinics might not be able to help, but a centre in Amsterdam now has help for game addicts.

Jul 11, 2006 - Robert Janelle

What is the appeal of online gaming? Can they in fact be a resource in teaching parenting skills?

Oct 18, 2009 - Thaddeus Lawrence

Video Gaming is a pastime for children in many countries and parents worry about how much time their child games. A new study looks at gaming addiction.

Jan 19, 2011 - Marcus Hondro

Drugs and alcohol are usual addictions but there are individuals who suffer from odd addictions. What are some of those unusual addictions?

Jan 22, 2011 - Tasha Kelley

Internet overuse or pathological computer use is a global phenomenon on the rise - but there are solutions.

Mar 23, 2010 - Dimitra Rizou

The opening of a Washington-based Internet detox center--the first of its kind in the United States--draws more attention to global online addiction problems.

Sep 2, 2009 - Heidi Lowry

People can't get enough of what doesn't really satisfy. Each addiction has a possible solution corresponding to its special nature, if you know the key.

Apr 5, 2011 - Barbara S F Davis

There is evidence that children with ADHD are at an increased risk of suffering from a video game addiction.

Dec 30, 2010 - K Williams

These top games are remarkably uncomplicated. Play them over lunch or immerse yourself for the entire day, but be warned, they're extremely addictive.

Oct 11, 2010 - Elizabeth Batt

Teenagers & young adults are increasingly becoming addicted to cell phones and are neglecting basic life and tasks. Parents are losing control of teens.

Feb 1, 2011 - Jennifer Maharajh

The internet has revolutionized modern life, but it isn't all good news. Internet Addictive Disorder is a serious and growing problem, particularly among teenagers.

Mar 20, 2010 - David Myers

Some entertaining summer tv shows for the family

Jul 19, 2007 - Mary McCarthy

Addictive drugs overload the reward pathway in the brain. Dopamine receptors shut down and the brain's ability to naturally produce dopamine is reduced.

Feb 8, 2011 - Karen Klefstad

Substance abuse and addiction reflect a high degree of psychological and physiological dependence, grooved in biochemically throughout the body and brain.

Apr 8, 2011 - Tiyana Webb

People looking to stop smoking, eating too much or chewing their fingernails have help from Harvard thanks to a new study.

Jan 7, 2009 - Scott Rupp

Is watching too much TV a problem? Experts discuss TV addiction and offer tips to help people get off the couch and start living.

Mar 27, 2010 - Eve Visconti

Exploring different ways to help teenagers suffering from issues associated with the condition bipolar disorder including truancy and addiction.

Apr 9, 2010 - Kate Le Page