Digital addiction is a broad term for unhealthy behaviors related to spending too much time on the internet, in particular when a person cannot stop these behaviors despite experiencing negative ...

Daniel Sieberg's new book offers tips on managing technology, regaining balance. May 4, 2011— -- Overwhelmed by the endless stream of email and constant cacophony of phone calls? Are you ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Technology helps us in many ways, but how do we know when it’s becoming harmful to our well-being? Dr. Charletta Dennis, medical director of behavioral health at Priority ...

Every other Thursday night, Maddie (using only her first name, in keeping with the program’s anonymity) heads to the Atlanta Triangle Club for a 12-Step recovery program called Internet and Technology ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — With the 2024 fall semester underway, school districts across the country are testing out smartphone-free classrooms to combat digital addiction and keep students on task. Digital ...

Specialists in psychological matters have warned of the growing phenomenon of digital addiction among children and youth, ...

Earlier this year, researchers at UNC’s Winston Center for Technology and Developing Minds established a new initiative to investigate how technology is “rewiring” the brains of developing youth ...

I write quite a lot about the interaction of technology and addiction. Typically, I’m focused on the ways in which technology serves as a driver for addiction. For instance, digital technologies are ...

A recent survey conducted to assess digital usage patterns among Baby Boomers indicates that digital addiction may be on the rise for older adults – not just kids. The survey was conducted by ...

Parents are concerned about children's anxiety, restlessness, and screen dependence, often manifesting as irritability or ...

Footage of children throwing tantrums when their tablet is taken away can be unsettling. But the fact is technology can be good for their development, if they engage with it positively. The Apple ...

Substance use disorder (SUD) remains a costly and dangerous public health challenge that affects over 48 million people in the US annually. High relapse rates, typically 40-60%, lead me to believe ...