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...
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)....
