by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Jan 9, 2026 | Autism, News
A common, overlooked problem — constipation — may be quietly worsening autistic children’s behavioral symptoms, and new research traces the link straight to changes in their gut bacteria. The study published in *npj Biofilms and Microbiomes* investigates how...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Jan 9, 2026 | Internet Addiction, News
In Ethiopia, internet addiction has reached crisis levels — nearly half of university students are affected — exposing a generation to depression, exploitation, and harm with few protections in place. In Ethiopia, a staggering 43% of university students are reported...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Jan 9, 2026 | Autism, News
The largest review of its kind weighs hundreds of popular autism therapies — from probiotics to acupuncture — and finds most rest on weak evidence, with safety data often missing entirely. A comprehensive review conducted by researchers from Paris Nanterre University,...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Nov 12, 2025 | Gaming Addiction
For most people gaming is harmless fun — but a string of real cases, from spinal injuries to sudden deaths, shows how compulsive play can turn genuinely dangerous for the vulnerable. Gaming is a favorite pastime for millions, a way to connect with friends, and, for...
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...
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