A possible, more subtle influence to addiction is a “vicious” circle, or cycle. A vicious circle is a complicated chain of events that reinforces itself through a feedback loop. It is a system with no ...

While some people spent their day scoping out Black Friday deals, others in Eastern N.C. had a different idea.

We're learning more about the craving that fuels self-defeating habits—and how new discoveries can help us kick the habit. Addiction hijacks the brain’s neural pathways. Scientists are ...

The United Kingdom on Tuesday introduced an anti-tobacco bill to "break the cycle of addiction" that could potentially ban today's children from ever legally being able to smoke. The Tobacco and ...

This is why addiction is considered a brain disease -- one with imbedded behavioral and social context aspects. Once addicted, it is almost impossible for most people to stop the spiraling cycle ...

That, at least, is the thesis of “The Life Cycle of a CEO: The Myths and Truths of How Leaders Succeed.” Claudius Hildebrand and Robert Stark, both business consultants, base their book on a ...