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,...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Mar 27, 2017 | Gaming Addiction
Millions in prize money makes the esports dream dazzling — but for the vast majority of teens chasing it, the real story is dropped schooling, no backup plan, and a gaming habit dressed up as a career. Original Publication Date: March 27, 2017 The alarm clock rings,...
