Tag Archives: Video Game Addiction

Choosing a Rehab For Technology Addiction

technology addiction

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 […]

Online Support Groups for Video Game Addiction: What are they-and is it a good idea to do online support for people with Screen addiction issues?

Video Game Addiction Support Group

Disordered gaming behavior received official recognition as a mental health condition by the World Health Organization (WHO) in the 11th edition of its International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11). According to that guide, gaming disorder is marked by “impaired control” over gaming, which leads to it taking priority over other interests and activities. The gaming behavior […]

Mental Illness Awareness Week

The first week in October is a time set aside for the recognition of mental illness. Previously, those suffering from conditions such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, major depression, and schizophrenia, often lived alone in silence. However, in 1990, things changed when the National Alliance on Mental Illness was established. Their goal was to bring awareness […]

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 connection between drug use, video games, deadly weapons and school shootings.

In the wake of school shootings by teenagers, everyone is running back and forth trying to find a possible cause to these monstrosities. Why would a ‘normal’ kid suddenly go berserk and try to end the lives of their teachers and peers? While each case is different due to the various variables that could have […]

Video Gaming Addiction

What is Video Gaming Disorder? Video games are more popular than ever. Though millions of people enjoy the hobby with no adverse effects, there are others who aren’t so lucky. These are the people who suffer from video gaming disorder – an addictive disorder that can turn games from a fun diversion to a dangerous […]

Tech Addition

What is Technology Addiction?The modern world is always online. While many have adapted to this quite well, there are others who have been deeply damaged by having too much access to technology. Technology addiction is a type of addiction that has only been recently recognized, but it has certainly reached epidemic proportions among some groups.  […]

The Dual-Diagnosis Challenge

Dual diagnosis is a condition where a person is diagnosed with both substance addiction and a serious mental health problem such as an anxiety disorder, depression, or a bipolar disorder. It also goes by the names co-morbid disorders, co-occurring disorders, and co-existing disorders. They all refer to the same issue. When an individual has a […]

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