What is Considered a Tech Addiction?

Addiction to technology is a relatively new phenomenon, but it is one of the fastest growing addictions that we have ever seen. Technology Addiction is an umbrella term that includes addictive behavior towards video gaming, social media, texting, gambling, cybersex and online porn, eBay and other online auctioning or shopping platforms, as well the general overuse of smartphones.

“The average person in the United States spends approximately 10 hours and 39 minutes on technology devices each day.”

At Omega Recovery, Dr. Kardaras’s unique program does indeed address all those underlying issues. Yes, there is a digital detox period, but during that digital detox, the real work of self-discovery—and long-term recovery—occur. We meaningfully engage our tech addicted clients and connect them to caring, well-trained masters-level therapists trained by Dr. Kardaras and certified by the NIDHW (National Institute for Digital Health and Wellness). Clients begin to do the underlying psychodynamic work so that they can build a stronger and more empowered sense of their own identity—without the counterfeit reality of their digital escapism.

“Unfortunately, it seems that we, as a society, have entered into a Faustian deal. Yes, we have these amazing handheld marvels of the digital age – tablets and smartphones – miraculous glowing devices that connect people throughout the globe and can literally access the sum of all human knowledge in the palm of our hand. But what is the price of all this future tech? The psyche and soul of an entire generation. The sad truth is that for the oh-so-satisfying ease, comfort and titillation of these jewels of the modern age, we’ve unwittingly thrown an entire generation under the virtual bus.”
-Dr. Kardaras

 

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    Tech Addiction Treatment Program at Omega Recovery

    In the last 20 years, our society has radically shifted into the tech-immersed digital age. Technology can be a wonderful thing–and there have been many medical and scientific innovations that we can attribute to our high tech capabilities. But what happens to a human being who has become overly dependent on their tech? What happens to a person who has become tech addicted?

    Typically we see higher rates of depression; more anxiety; more sleep disturbances; less friends; decreased real-life activities. We see a person trapped in a life that revolves around the habituation to their devices as their psychological state deteriorates and their interpersonal relationships evaporate. Many times a person who may already be struggling with underlying mental health issues may be more likely to escape into the warm seductive glow of their tech.

    At Omega Recovery, Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, one of the country’s foremost experts on treating tech addiction and the author of the best-selling book “Glow Kids”, has developed a comprehensive and immersive 8-week program designed to not only treat the tech addiction, but to also address any and all underlying issues that may be contributing to the tech addiction.

    Evidence-based modalities for Technology Addiction Treatment

    ” So just pulling the plug on the devices doesn’t really count as tech addiction treatment—it doesn’t address what’s driving the compulsive behavior and the need to escape into tech addiction escapism…”

    Tech Addiction Help

    In our Community Integrated Treatment Model, our Omega clients are engaged in living in the real world once again—and we make it fun as we help them to find their passion! Oftentimes, the tech devices are a substitute for a young person who feels bored, lost, depressed, adrift and lacking any real sense of purpose or direction. Omega Recovery helps them to find that meaningful sense of passion, purpose and direction in their lives. By living cooperatively in a treatment house in a vibrant community in the thriving city of Austin, we use all the social, nature-based, cultural, educational and economic opportunities available in an amazing city like Austin.

    The recovering tech client gets the full clinical impact of an inpatient program in a much more comfortable, non-institutional alternative to traditional inpatient treatment. Dr. Kardaras has found that this type of treatment setting has better recovery outcomes as it is a more authentic and organic living and therapeutic environment, which translates into a smoother transition post-treatment.

    Towards the end of treatment, the client works with their therapist to slowly begin to reintegrate mindful tech usage back into their lives. We help create a “digital re-entry” plan so that our clients and their families have a clear road-map of the transition back to our highly technological world. The recovered tech client needs to know how to balance healthy tech usage back into their lives as they look to get back into school, get a job or pursue any other passion that they may have. We assist our clients in post-treatment transition planning that includes aftercare, case management, peer coaching, job placement, recovery housing and much more.

    When was the last time you checked your digital device or smartphone? Be honest. You’ve probably picked up your phone a few times while reading this page, purely out of habit. If you wanted to, could you shut off your phone and not use the internet for 24 hours? 72? A week? Oftentimes, the answer is no, and we understand why. Technology is becoming increasingly ubiquitous in our school, work, and private lives. In this new, ultra-connected world, many of us feel we have to stay plugged in.

    When someone relies on technology too much to where they become addicted to particular parts that make them feel good, it’s like what drugs do to the human body. People can also become tolerant of technology. It makes you want to use the computer more often or have the best type of technology out there.

    The same could be true for someone who isn’t aware of the negative impact technology is having on their life. This addiction is so much harder to identify and to admit that you have a problem.

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    While hundreds of tech addiction treatment programs exist throughout Asia, treatment options in the U.S had been almost non-existent.

    But now that’s changed. Omega Recovery offers the best, evidence-based, most immersive and transformative tech addiction treatment program for young adults in the United States.

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    Live at home, maintain your work & family responsibilities, and receive extensive addiction treatment at one of our outpatient rehab facilities in Texas
     
    We’ll design a recovery plan to address your specific addiction, background, and mental health needs.
     
    Depending on the severity & length of your addiction you’ll be assigned to one of three levels of care
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    Depending on the severity & length of your addiction you’ll be assigned to one of three levels of care
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    Getting Help For A Loved One

    Addicts often find it very difficult to take the first step to recovery on their own. We’ve treated hundreds of people with mental health, technology, and substance abuse addictions. Many claim that it was a loved one who first recommended them to our outpatient rehab program.
    Here’s why we’re highly recommended:

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    90%

    Of Alumni say their
    treatment at Omega was a
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    85%

    Of clients report that they
    are sober after 6 months