Tag Archives: Tech Addiction

Choosing a Rehab For Technology Addiction

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In the era of technology, it’s common to be glued to your screens for hours, but when it starts to become a technology addiction it will affect your life in a negative way. Choosing a rehab center for technology addiction may seem daunting, but it’s crucial to pick a trustworthy facility that has professionals who […]

The Links Between Screen Addiction and Anxiety Disorder

the links between screen addiction and anxiety disorder

Screen addiction and anxiety disorder are rising concerns lately. In today’s society becoming increasingly reliant on screens, we are seeing a concerning rise in anxiety levels. Whether it’s social media, email, or the constant barrage of notifications, it’s becoming harder and harder to disconnect. At Omega Recovery, we understand the connection between screen addiction and […]

Omega’s Recovery’s Dr. K helps Florida Legislature Pass law banning Social Media in Schools

Omega Recovery’s Dr. K has recently played a pivotal role in aiding the Florida legislature to pass a crucial bill that bans the use of social media in schools. This significant step has been taken after realizing the severe negative effects of technology and social media on the mental health and academic progress of students. […]

Treating Tech Addiction at Omega Recovery

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Hello! My name is Madison Hamm, and I am the current Clinical Director of Omega Recovery. Part of my journey with Omega has been working closely with Dr. Kardaras to consistently build, improve and innovate within the field of technology addiction. What I have found in my experience with technology addiction is that it is […]

Dr K on A&E – Digital Addiction

Omega Recovery’s very own Dr Nicholas Kardaras aka Dr K is the expert who does a harrowing tech addiction intervention. Scheduled to premiering Tuesday, September 17 at 9:00pm CST. During this show, you’ll discover the painful reality of digital addiction and the negative affects of this mental disorder. One of the show participants goes to […]

The WHO Rules Gaming Disorder a Mental Health Classification

The World Health Organization’s announcement to include gaming disorder a medical diagnosis. Through the years, video games have gotten a bad rap. They are seen as a major distraction, with tech addiction affecting people of all ages and all genders. They have remained controversial through the years with their graphic topics covering violence and sexuality. […]

Alcohol Detox, Austin Texas

An estimated 17 million Americans suffer from alcohol abuse. Americans that have problems with alcohol qualify them for diagnosis of an alcohol use disorder, and the cost of alcohol abuse and use in the country is estimated to be significantly over $200 million per year. This places the burden on society as a result of […]

How Video Gaming Addiction Can Harm Your Marriage

It’s no secret that drug addiction, alcoholism, and even social media addiction are among the leading causes of divorces today. However, there’s a relatively new form of addiction that has begun rearing its ugly head and is quickly becoming one of the leading causes of failed marriages; video gaming addiction. This form of tech addiction […]

Navigating Safely into the New Year while in Recovery

While recovering from any addiction, it’s important to avoid anything that can trigger a relapse. This is especially difficult during the Christmas season because the holiday tends to be longer than the others. Also, there are more celebrations, family and friends reunions scheduled for this time of the year than at any other time of […]

Gaming disorder is an addiction

May Khaled Okaz newspaper The World Health Organization recently classified “gaming disorder” as addictive behavior. Indeed, the dangerous addiction to games on the Internet is similar to the addiction to alcohol and drugs. This is a serious matter because there are adults and children who are addicted to these computer and video games on a […]

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