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...
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)....
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,...
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...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Sep 11, 2025 | Gaming Addiction
Marketed for focus and endurance during marathon gaming, these energy drinks carry real cardiovascular risks from their caffeine loads and additives — especially for the teens who consume them most. Energy drinks designed for gamers have become a booming industry,...
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