Causes of Video Game Addiction
Explore the key causes of video game addiction, including brain chemistry, social connection, mental health challenges, and lack of structure — plus ways to intervene and build healthier habits.
Welcome to our blog, where we focus on addiction treatment and mental health topics specifically for adolescent boys. Our articles are designed to provide helpful information, recovery tips, and insights tailored to the unique challenges young men face. Whether you're a parent seeking guidance or a professional looking for resources, you'll find valuable content to support your son or those in your care on their journey to wellness and lasting recovery.
Explore the key causes of video game addiction, including brain chemistry, social connection, mental health challenges, and lack of structure — plus ways to intervene and build healthier habits.
Explore the key causes of video game addiction, including brain chemistry, social connection, mental health challenges, and lack of structure — plus ways to intervene and build healthier habits.
Gateway drugs like alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana can disrupt teen brain development, impact mental health, and raise addiction risk. Learn how early prevention and treatment can protect your son’s future.
Excessive screen time can harm teens’ mental, emotional, and physical health. This article explores its effects—and how families can set healthy limits and support balance.
Marijuana use during adolescence disrupts brain development, affecting memory, decision-making, and mental health. Early, frequent use increases the risk of lasting cognitive and psychiatric problems. Early intervention is crucial.
Teens may have some legal rights to refuse mental health treatment, depending on state laws and maturity. Learn when parents can intervene and how to encourage care.
Adolescent depression and substance use often go hand in hand, creating serious risks. Early intervention and dual-diagnosis treatment are key to recovery.
Sex addiction withdrawal in teen boys can bring emotional and physical symptoms lasting weeks or months. Learn the timeline, key triggers, and how to support lasting recovery.
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