Smartphone use driving surge in addiction, says expert

Smartphone use driving surge in addiction, says expert

The Head of Addiction Services at St John of God Hospital has warned that shopping, video gaming and gambling are part of a surge in behavioural addiction in Ireland, and that the problem is "all predicated on the smartphone".

Experts warn "Doomscrolling" mirrors behavioral addiction, fueling anxiety and insomnia

INDIANA – Mental health experts are cautioning that the pervasive modern habit of endlessly consuming distressing online content, a behavior dubbed “doomscrolling,” is more than just a bad habit. They suggest the phenomenon mimics the compulsive reward cycles seen in recognized behavioral addictions. Research and clinical strategists indicate that the constant exposure to negative online news, rather than simply keeping people informed, is acti…

Addiction disguise: From electronics to painkillers

Getty Images Addictions come in different ways; some are obvious, like overconsuming opioids, some not much,  like mindless online scrolling. Both control your brain, chasing the same secret chemical, dopamine.  Excesses in phone usage and opioid consumption trigger the brain’s reward system, leading to dopamine release, which leads to addictive behaviors. Showing us two separate […] The post Addiction disguise: From electronics to painkillers  …