by Nathan Driskell | Jan 15, 2026 | Internet Addiction, News
A recent study published on Phys.org revealed concerning statistics regarding childhood internet addiction in Indonesia. The research surveyed primary school children and found that approximately 28% were at risk for developing internet addiction. Additionally, over...
by Nathan Driskell | Jan 9, 2026 | Internet Addiction, News
In early January 2026, multiple news outlets reported a profoundly tragic story from California: 19-year-old Sam Nelson died from a drug overdose after an extended period of relying on ChatGPT for guidance about drug use. What began as a seemingly innocent...
by Nathan Driskell | Jan 9, 2026 | Internet Addiction, News
In Ethiopia, a staggering 43% of university students are reported to struggle with internet addiction, as highlighted in a recent article by the Capital Newspaper. The report connects this addiction to rising rates of depression, low self-esteem, gaming, and khat...
by Nathan Driskell | Nov 10, 2025 | Autism, Internet Addiction
Many clinicians and researchers now recognize that sexual behaviours — especially high-frequency masturbation and problematic pornography use (PPU) — do not occur in isolation. For people with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Autism Spectrum Disorder...
by Nathan Driskell | Nov 3, 2025 | Internet Addiction
In my work with men navigating compulsive online behaviour and digital distractions, I frequently address a question that often carries shame and confusion: when does pornography and masturbation shift into a force that disrupts focus, relationships, and mental...
by Nathan Driskell | Oct 1, 2025 | Internet Addiction, Mental Health
Chatbots are everywhere now. Teens use them for homework, for advice, and sometimes just for company. These tools can feel like safe listeners: always available, never judgmental. But recent tragedies have shown a darker side. In several cases across the United...
