“Internet addiction is a subtle thief that steals our time, attention, and focus.” — Tony O’Driscoll What is internet addiction? Internet addiction is characterised by compulsively and obsessively using the internet to the extent that other areas of life are neglected or seriously compromised. The internet has impacted our lives profoundly, perhaps as markedly as …
“No one is immune from addiction; it afflicts people of all ages, races, classes, and professions.” — Patrick J. Kennedy What is gaming addiction? Gaming addiction is a chronic addictive brain disorder which left untreated will progressively worsen over time. Gaming addiction is defined and characterised as a repetitive and compulsive use of online video …
“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I’ll try again tomorrow.” ― Mary Anne Radmacher What exactly is a relapse? A relapse is when an individual has undergone an addiction treatment programme but returns to drinking/using drugs or an addictive behaviour. This may be a …
“Anyone, from any background, can develop a compulsive relationship with alcohol. But with the right help and guidance, it is possible to recover from alcohol addiction and build a healthy, fulfilling future.” — Addcounsel The challenges in early recovery In early recovery, there’s a meticulous focus to complete a medically supervised detox and integrate into …
Addictions are often understood as a dependence on a specific substance, such as alcohol or drugs; however, people can form addictions to behaviours, too. Behavioural addictions are often misunderstood and can be incredibly destructive.
Gaming has never been more popular than it is now. There are approximately 2.2 billion gamers in the world[1] and it is an industry worth approximately £100 billion pounds. This is all very good news for game developers and the top players who make money out of it, but is there a flip-side to this? Is it possible that there is a dark side to the popularity of gaming, and how could it be damaging people?
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