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Video game addiction

Video game addiction Douglas Gentile, a psychologist from Iowa State University has been studying video game addiction since 1999.  He originally started research trying to prove video game addiction wasn't a real thing, but once the research started, he admitted he was wrong. "I started studying video game addition in 1999 largely because I didn't believe in it. I assumed that parents called it 'addiction' because they didn't understand why…
Lindsay
November 26, 2016
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Myths about teen addiction

Myths about teen addiction I recently came across an article about the 7 Addiction Myths About Teens and Their Parents.  Coming from a home where my brother is an addict and witnessing first hand his behaviors and the family culture he was raised in, I found these myths about teen addiction to be SO true. You can read the details from the article of each myth by clicking on the…
Lindsay
November 24, 2016
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Teen ADHD

Teen ADHD Teen ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) (ADHD) is a chronic condition that includes some combination of the following problems: difficulty paying attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. ADHD affects millions of children and teens and often persists into adulthood. Adolescents with ADHD may also struggle with low self-esteem, troubled relationships, substance abuse and poor performance in school. ADHD is classified into three categories: ADHD, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type--Symptoms may include: Fidgets…
Lindsay
November 19, 2016