by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Sep 16, 2026 | Gaming Addiction, Internet Addiction
This article is the first in the Addictive Game Series, which explores popular games in the news for harming players. Each article covers one game, why it can be hard to put down, and what to do if playing becomes a problem. Links to each new article will be added at...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Apr 29, 2026 | Gaming Addiction, News
Your child’s favorite games may be running on casino psychology by design — and a new lawsuit reveals how little parents were ever told about the risk. A major new lawsuit is signaling that the legal reckoning that has already reshaped the social media industry...
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 | 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,...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Mar 13, 2025 | Gaming Addiction, Internet Addiction
Gaming, scrolling, and other digital habits don’t just waste time — research shows they can physically reshape the brain’s reward and self-control systems, much like drugs do. Original Publication Date: June 26, 2023 In today’s digital age,...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Mar 12, 2025 | Gaming Addiction
Minecraft’s open-ended creativity is exactly what makes it so hard to put down — and for some players, especially kids, that pull can quietly tip from healthy fun into compulsive use. Original Publication Date: August 3, 2023 Since its inception in 2011,...
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