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,...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Aug 4, 2025 | Internet Addiction
Brain scans show internet addiction can physically reshape a teenager’s developing brain — weakening focus and impulse control — yet the same youth that makes them vulnerable also makes recovery possible. We all know that the internet can be a powerful tool—but...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Jul 28, 2025 | Autism, Internet Addiction
Some toddlers develop autism-like symptoms from heavy early screen time, not genetics — and unlike classical autism, this “Virtual Autism” may be reversible. In recent years, clinicians and researchers have raised growing concerns about a phenomenon known...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Mar 31, 2025 | Internet Addiction
Notifications, feeds, and endless tabs make focus harder than ever — these five Android apps, from gamified timers to hard app-blockers, help you take your attention back. In today’s hyper-connected world, staying focused is more difficult than ever. With social...
