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...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Nov 10, 2025 | Autism, Internet Addiction
If controlling pornography or compulsive sexual behavior feels uniquely hard with ADHD or autism, there’s a neurological reason behind it — and concrete steps that can help. Many clinicians and researchers now recognize that sexual behaviors — especially...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Nov 3, 2025 | Internet Addiction
Neuroscience reveals how heavy pornography use can rewire the brain’s reward and self-control circuits — turning a private habit into a compulsive loop that’s genuinely hard to break. In my work with men navigating compulsive online behavior and digital...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Oct 1, 2025 | Internet Addiction, Mental Health
As teens turn to AI chatbots for comfort and companionship, several families say those “friends” failed their children in crisis — here’s what every parent should understand about the risks. Chatbots are everywhere now. Teens use them for homework,...
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