by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Mar 12, 2025 | Gaming Addiction
Minecraft’s open-ended creativity is exactly what makes it so hard to put down — and for some players, especially kids, that pull can quietly tip from healthy fun into compulsive use. Original Publication Date: August 3, 2023 Since its inception in 2011,...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Mar 12, 2025 | Bible Scripture, Internet Addiction
Whether the struggle is a sinful desire or a digital habit you can’t put down, Scripture offers a roadmap for resisting temptation — here are six verses and how to put them to work. Temptation is a battle everyone faces, whether it’s sinful desires, harmful...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Mar 10, 2025 | Internet Addiction, Mental Health
A step-by-step guide to filtering adult content, blocking intrusive ads, and reining in YouTube’s endless Shorts — whether you’re protecting your kids or reclaiming your own attention. YouTube is a powerful platform filled with educational content,...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Mar 3, 2025 | Internet Addiction, Mental Health
Doomscrolling feeds on a built-in negativity bias and the same intermittent rewards that drive gambling — which is why “just one more headline” quietly fuels anxiety, stress, and sleepless nights. In today’s digital age, the term...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Mar 27, 2017 | Gaming Addiction
Millions in prize money makes the esports dream dazzling — but for the vast majority of teens chasing it, the real story is dropped schooling, no backup plan, and a gaming habit dressed up as a career. Original Publication Date: March 27, 2017 The alarm clock rings,...
