In the News: Rehab for Internet Addicts?
Starting September 9th, the nation’s first hospital–based Internet addition program is set to open at the Bradford Regional Medical Center in Bradford, Pennsylvania. Internet addiction isn't officially recognized as a disorder yet, but it's a "condition for further study" according... Learn MoreCan you find recovery online?
A long time ago you couldn’t really find recovery. If you were an alcoholic, you most likely were institutionalized or doomed to die. Talk about hopelessness. Then recovery came about in the form of two alcoholics, and it spread like... Learn MoreAddiction News: April 4th, 2013
David Sheff makes a 'Clean' sweep of addiction in USA [USA Today] New Film Examines if Internet Addiction Led to a Baby’s Death by Neglect [Scientific American] Stress Myths: 9 Common Misconceptions About Causes, Symptoms & Treatment [Huffington Post] Laser... Learn MoreIn Addiction News: March 26th, 2013
'Friday Night Lights' author in rehab, admits $587K shopping addiction [Today.com] Research Provides Clues to Alcohol Addiction Vulnerability [Science Daily] Video game addiction and other Internet compulsive disorders mask depression, anxiety, learning disabilities [NY Daily News] Medical Marijuana Goes Even... Learn MoreInternet Addiction May Cause Brain Damage
Internet Addiction May Cause Brain Damage The results of a small study conducted in China and published in the Jan. 11 issue of PLoS One suggests that Internet addiction can cause changes in the brain that are similar to the... Learn MoreInternet Addiction
What is Internet addiction? Internet addiction or Internet addiction disorder is excessive computer use that interferes with your daily life. Certain Internet activities which if done in person would normally be considered troublesome, such as gambling, shopping, sex are called... Learn MoreIn The News: Are You Addicted to the Internet
What’s the very first thing you do in the morning? You open your eyes then you…. Pick up your smart phone. You know it’s true. Many of us wake up in the morning and the first thing we do is... Learn MoreDefinition of Addiction Changes May Cause Spike in Number of Addicts
Recently psychiatrists and other specialists are rewriting the manual that serves as the nation’s “go to” guideline for mental illness. The reason for this rewrite is simple; to change the definition of addiction. This may seem like a simple task... Learn More
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