‘We prevented the mutant mice from learning the memory of cocaine, and thus prevented them from becoming addicted’

High-profile celebrities have come out as being ‘addicted to sex’, but is there really such a thing – or is it simply a good excuse for bad behaviour? Andy Martin investigates

It's an endless cycle of doom, really

When researchers blocked the production of natural opioid substances, people no longer liked their favourite songs as much

The figures from Nielsen show that spending on betting ads is up by 46% as campaigners call for stricter regulations

Aggressively marketing gambling as some kind of laddish pastime which could bag you a small fortune means that gambling addiction is on the rise. My dad himself admits he was lured to bet many more times than he wanted to by constant advertising

Researchers believe prayer can have a positive effect on those fighting addiction

By championing bikes to such a ludicrous level, as his “legacy” project, Boris is as blinkered as the car lobby and lorry drivers

'Technology-related 'addictions' share some neural features with substance and gambling addictions'

"Know your goal and make every day a mission to achieve it.”

Dr Marc Lewis was addicted to opiates in his twenties 

Relationships expert Paula Hall says the partners of sex addicts need specialist help of their own

Health authorities say the 17-year-old is a resident of Houston, not Mexico

The father then harassed the dog's owner in the street after it was killed 

The young tourist was on St Kilda's pier in Melbourne when she was spotted falling into the cold water

The pair formed part of a discussion on specialist drugs courts, in which former addicts will sit as lay magistrates