by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Jan 23, 2026 | Internet Addiction, News
The more hours you spend online, the harder it becomes to think deeply — new research links heavy internet use to fragmented attention, weakened memory, and a measurable loss of mental stamina. The study reported by Jo’rabek Muhammadolimov indicates that...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Jan 21, 2026 | Internet Addiction, News
Hong Kong’s government is weighing how to protect young people from social media’s harms — from school phone rules to parental consent for accounts — as concern over youth internet addiction grows. The Legislative Council of Hong Kong recently discussed...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Jan 19, 2026 | Internet Addiction, News
A medication long used for alcohol dependence is showing promise against behavioral addictions too — including internet addiction and gambling — by dialing down the brain’s reward response. Naltrexone, a medication traditionally used to treat alcohol dependence,...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Jan 15, 2026 | Internet Addiction, News
With nearly a third of young children at risk for internet addiction, the research points to a powerful and often overlooked line of defense: the everyday habits and boundaries parents set at home. A recent study published on Phys.org revealed concerning statistics...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Jan 9, 2026 | Internet Addiction, News
A 19-year-old’s death after months of seeking drug advice from ChatGPT is a stark warning: when AI fills the gap left by real human support, the consequences can be fatal. In early January 2026, multiple news outlets reported a profoundly tragic story from...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Jan 9, 2026 | Internet Addiction, News
In Ethiopia, internet addiction has reached crisis levels — nearly half of university students are affected — exposing a generation to depression, exploitation, and harm with few protections in place. In Ethiopia, a staggering 43% of university students are reported...
