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01 Oct

Addiction
October 1,2024
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Video Game Addiction and Violence: Is There A Connection?

In our overstimulated world of social media, digital devices, and video game addiction, one has to wonder about the connections between how we spend our screen time and the increased levels of violence we are seeing in this country. Every parent of a teen with a video game addiction can…

01 Oct

Addiction
October 1,2024
by kim
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Video Games, Addiction, and Microtransactions

According to 2018 statistics, 72% of men ages 18-29 and 49% of women ages 18-29 are playing video games. Children younger than 18 are playing video games at an alarmingly high rate as well. Current generations of young people appear to be spending more time on video consoles that they…

23 Sep

Addiction
September 23,2024
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Harsh Truths: Warning Signs of Addiction in Your Teen

Drug and alcohol addictions are warning signs and challenges that affect people of all ages. Studies suggest that the younger one is when they start drinking or using, the more likely they are to develop an addiction to substances later in life. Once addictions develop and the medical and mental…

23 Sep

Addiction
September 23,2024
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The Truth About Being A Functioning Addict

There are many people who consider themselves functioning addicts. By definition, a functioning addict is someone who uses drugs and/or alcohol regularly but maintains a job, goes to school, has a family, and maintains other relationships on a regular basis. The functioning addict is under the illusion that they can…

12 Sep

Addiction
September 12,2024
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Temptation, Trial, and Teenager Mental Health

By Dr. Raymond Martin Teenagers in this crazy mixed up world we live in today have so many temptations around them, so much so that whole industries and even “career” paths have been made out of the darker temptations. It is a challenging world where peer pressure and simply exploring the…

Video Game Addiction and Violence: Is There A Connection?

Video Games, Addiction, and Microtransactions

Harsh Truths: Warning Signs of Addiction in Your Teen

The Truth About Being A Functioning Addict

Temptation, Trial, and Teenager Mental Health

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