Saturday, July 26, 2008

Digital Addiction

More and more parents are bringing their children to the therapist’s or doctor’s office to address behavioral concerns such as increased irritability, failing grades, lack of interest in things that were previously enjoyable to the child (such as sports), and difficulty sleeping.Dopamine is a mood regulating hormone and excessive amounts create a “high.” Because of this, addiction to video-games can be chemical, not just psychological. In fact, the world’s first Video Game Detox Center was recently opened in the Netherlands where actual physical withdrawal symptoms have been noted among patients. "

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jackspar.
Addiction Recovery West Virginia

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