Mobile Addiction in Children Is Not Just a Habit—It’s a Form of Substance Abuse, Says Dr. P.C. Jain

Video Game Addiction Can Begin as Early as Elementary School: Study

Children as young as 10 years old are beginning to show what psychiatrists consider to be clinical levels of “gaming disorder.” New research suggests that approximately 4% of children in grades 4 through 8 could show clinical or sub-clinical signs of internet gaming disorder (IGD). The findings were published in the journal Springer Nature Link late last mont…

Mobile Addiction in Children Is Not Just a Habit—It’s a Form of Substance Abuse, Says Dr. P.C. Jain

Over 100 students participate in painting and slogan competition on International Day Against Drug Abuse Udaipur, Rajasthan — The alarming rise in mobile addiction among children is no longer a matter of casual concern—it is a form of modern-day substance abuse, warned noted de-addiction campaigner Dr. P.C. Jain. Speaking at a public awareness program organized on the occasion of International Day Against Drug Abuse, Dr. Jain emphasized that mob…