A cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-based intervention found moderate success preventing gaming and internet addiction in at-risk youth, according to German researchers. Compared to a control group, ...

The Internet is a marvelous tool that allows us to connect to others, access a world of information, and order pizza at all hours of the day or night. However, excessive use of the Internet can lead ...

Digital addiction is a broad term for unhealthy behaviors related to spending too much time on the internet, in particular ...

More parents are concerned about internet addiction by their adolescent children than substance addiction, according to the results of a survey published in JAMA Network Open on Oct. 26. Parents of ...

A recent study revealed that gamers who develop a video game addiction in adolescence are the most likely to incur ...

A new study has revealed that 1 in 10 boys may experience internet gaming disorder (IGD) at some point during their formative ...

Make no mistake, addiction is a neurological brain disorder. When the subject of addiction comes up, people often lean on ...

Addiction is an umbrella term that reflects qualities of substance use disorder, characterized by an inability to stop using a substance despite harmful consequences. However, addiction is not a ...