by Nathan Driskell | Mar 5, 2025 | Internet Addiction, Mental Health
Instagram is a powerful social media platform that connects people worldwide but also presents challenges—especially when it comes to unwanted advertisements. Many users have reported seeing adult-themed ads despite never expressing interest in such content. Whether...
by Nathan Driskell | Mar 3, 2025 | Internet Addiction, Mental Health
In today’s digital age, the term “doomscrolling” has emerged to describe the act of continuously consuming negative news online, often leading to heightened anxiety and distress. This compulsive behavior can have significant implications for mental...
by Nathan Driskell | Jun 12, 2017 | Internet Addiction
It’s the same old story. It’s dinner time, and John is in his room, playing his Xbox. You have yelled over and over for him to come down, with no result. He yells he is in the middle of a game, and cannot stop. You wait 5-10-15 minutes, while dinner grows cold....
by Nathan Driskell | Oct 3, 2016 | Internet Addiction
After years of working with people who are addicted to the Internet and electronics, I have finished my first book. My book, Internet Addiction: Kicking the Habit – 30 Days Plan to Take Back Your Life, is now available for purchase. This book is both a...
by Nathan Driskell | Jun 3, 2016 | Internet Addiction
Summer is here, and it is time for many children to binge on electronics for 12-16 hours a day. Children will spend much of their time with electronics between television, gaming systems, tablets, and computers. In today’s digital world, there are few...
by Nathan Driskell | May 10, 2016 | Internet Addiction
If you have a teenager, you most likely argue about screen time and Internet use. As the Internet has become a significant part of our lives, it has transformed the way we access information. For teenagers who have been raised with access to the Internet, they cannot...