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Online therapy for addictive behaviors.

Mark Griffiths1

  • 1Psychology Division, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom. mark.griffiths@ntu.ac.uk

Cyberpsychology & Behavior : the Impact of the Internet, Multimedia and Virtual Reality on Behavior and Society
|December 8, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Online therapy offers crucial psychological help for addictive behaviors, integrating digital tools into clinical assistance. This review explores available online treatment options for addicts, emphasizing its role in modern addiction care.

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Area of Science:

  • Addiction Medicine
  • Psychology
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • The internet is increasingly vital for delivering psychological advice and treatment.
  • Traditional counseling and psychotherapy are adapting to the digital age.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review key issues surrounding online therapy for addictive behaviors.
  • To acknowledge the integration of online therapy within broader clinical frameworks.
  • To provide examples of available online therapy websites.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of online therapy in addictive behaviors.
  • Analysis of the role of the internet in psychological assistance.
  • Overview of selected online therapy platforms.

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Main Results:

  • Online therapy is a necessary component of modern addiction treatment.
  • Various forms of online psychological support and psychotherapy are accessible.
  • Websites offer diverse therapeutic interventions for individuals with addictive behaviors.

Conclusions:

  • Clinicians must embrace the internet for addiction treatment.
  • Online therapy represents a significant evolution in psychological care for addicts.
  • The reviewed examples illustrate the growing landscape of digital therapeutic resources.