Internet Addiction Among Ethiopian Youth: A Growing Crisis

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...

Porn, Screens, and Self-Control in ADHD and Autism

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...

When Pleasure Turns to Addiction: The Porn Trap

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...

Chatbots and Tragedy: What Every Parent Must Know

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,...

What Internet Addiction Does to the Teenage Brain

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...

What Every Parent Should Know About Virtual Autism

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...