Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have identified a brain circuit that can drive repetitive and compulsive behaviors in mice, even when natural rewards such as food or social contact are ...

A form of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) designed to target impulse behaviors, such as pathological gambling and compulsive shopping, is proving to be effective in patients with Parkinson's ...

A common belief is that compulsive behaviors trap people in a “habit loop” that takes over self-control. New research, however, suggests this explanation may be incomplete. For many years, compulsive ...

Impulse control disorders (ICDs) are a class of psychiatric disorders characterized by difficulties controlling aggressive or antisocial impulses. Because they can involve physical violence, theft, or ...

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), a leading cause of neurodevelopmental disorders, may affect as many as 1 in 20 school-aged children in the United States. Despite its prevalence, the exact ...

Gambling advertising is everywhere. Even people who have never placed a bet are familiar with slogans like "Gamble responsibly," "When the fun stops" and "Take time to think." A new study has revealed ...