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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…

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…

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…

Teen Anger and Defiance What are some of the signs and symptoms of Teen anger and defiance? Anger and defiant behavior in a teenager is characterized by a complete change of lifestyle and behavior to that which is opposite of friends and/or family. This behavior is not always for attention, but can be an escape. As your teen transitions from being a child to an adult, he experiences conflicting emotions and changing…