Porn, Screens, and Self-Control in ADHD and Autism

by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Nov 10, 2025 | Autism, Internet Addiction

If controlling pornography or compulsive sexual behavior feels uniquely hard with ADHD or autism, there’s a neurological reason behind it — and concrete steps that can help. Many clinicians and researchers now recognize that sexual behaviors — especially...

When Pleasure Turns to Addiction: The Porn Trap

by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Nov 3, 2025 | Internet Addiction

Neuroscience reveals how heavy pornography use can rewire the brain’s reward and self-control circuits — turning a private habit into a compulsive loop that’s genuinely hard to break. In my work with men navigating compulsive online behavior and digital...

Diet and Autism: What Recent Research Shows

by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Oct 20, 2025 | Autism

No food causes autism — but research suggests five common dietary culprits, from gluten and dairy to artificial dyes, may worsen symptoms in some children. Dietary factors have increasingly been studied for their potential influence on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)....

Chatbots and Tragedy: What Every Parent Must Know

by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Oct 1, 2025 | Internet Addiction, Mental Health

As teens turn to AI chatbots for comfort and companionship, several families say those “friends” failed their children in crisis — here’s what every parent should understand about the risks. Chatbots are everywhere now. Teens use them for homework,...

Vengeance vs. Justice: Choosing the Better Path

by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Sep 16, 2025 | Mental Health

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, a hard look at the line between justice and vengeance — and an honest reckoning with the hatred such violence stirs in all of us. This past week has been difficult for many with the assassination of Charlie Kirk by an...