Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Drug Abuse and Addiction: Pharmacological Phenomena01:15

Drug Abuse and Addiction: Pharmacological Phenomena

1.4K
Drug dependence, abuse, and addiction are complex phenomena that can precipitate various abnormal states. Physical dependence refers to a state of pharmacological adaptation to a drug. This adaptation often results in tolerance—a reduced response to the drug after repeated administrations. When the drug use is abruptly stopped, withdrawal symptoms occur due to the body's need to readjust from the pharmacologically induced imbalance. However, tolerance and withdrawal symptoms do not...
1.4K
Drug Dependence01:17

Drug Dependence

1.9K
Medications are typically administered to achieve therapeutic effects. Some drugs can modify an individual's mood and perception, frequently resulting in various enjoyable experiences. However, this can result in drug dependency, a condition marked by continuous drug use despite potential negative consequences. Drug dependency primarily falls into two categories: psychological and physical dependence. Psychological dependence occurs when the pleasurable feelings induced by the drug...
1.9K
Substance Use Disorders Affecting Sleep01:24

Substance Use Disorders Affecting Sleep

521
Substance use disorders involve a pattern of using drugs more extensively than intended and continuing use despite harmful consequences. This includes legal substances like alcohol and nicotine, as well as illegal drugs. These disorders often involve both physical and psychological dependence, reflecting compulsive use of substances that significantly alter thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, contributing to a major public health issue.
Understanding the concepts of physical dependence,...
521
Operant Conditioning Intervention01:24

Operant Conditioning Intervention

607
Operant conditioning serves as a foundational principle in therapeutic interventions aimed at modifying maladaptive behaviors. Central to this approach is the notion that behaviors, both adaptive and maladaptive, are learned through reinforcement. By analyzing the environmental factors that reinforce problematic behaviors, clinicians can design interventions to weaken these reinforcements and replace maladaptive behaviors with healthier alternatives.
In operant conditioning, behaviors that are...
607
Introduction to Psychological Disorders01:19

Introduction to Psychological Disorders

1.6K
Abnormal behavior, often referred to as mental illness, results from changes in brain function that influence thought patterns, behaviors, and social interactions. Psychologists and psychiatrists typically assess abnormal behavior using three primary criteria: deviance, maladaptation, and personal distress, particularly when these traits persist over long periods.
Deviant Behavior
Deviance in behavior refers to actions or thought patterns that significantly diverge from societal norms or...
1.6K
CNS Depressants: Alcohol and Nicotine01:27

CNS Depressants: Alcohol and Nicotine

1.5K
Ethanol, a clear colorless alcohol, has been consumed by humans for millennia, but its effects on the body are far from benign. At lower doses, it induces decreased inhibitions and loquaciousness, leading to its social appeal. However, it can cause severe consequences at higher doses, such as coma and respiratory depression, due to its zero-order elimination kinetics. Chronic ethanol abuse wreaks havoc on multiple organ systems, particularly the CNS and the liver. Abrupt cessation of ethanol...
1.5K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Author reply to Letter to editor "Comment on predictors of online interactions with strangers in adolescents with and without attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A prospective study".

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi·2026
Same author

Psychometric properties of the Mandarin version of the Adult Executive Functioning Inventory among nonclinical young adults in Taiwan.

Acta psychologica·2026
Same author

Problematic ChatGPT Use: Manifestations, Etiologies, and Evaluation.

Biomedical journal·2026
Same author

Psychometric Properties of the Adult Executive Functioning Inventory: Application of Rasch Analyses.

Brain and behavior·2026
Same author

Baseline Depressive Symptoms and Heart Rate Variability Indices Predict HRV Biofeedback Outcomes in Young Adults with Depression.

Applied psychophysiology and biofeedback·2026
Same author

Mental health, psychological wellbeing, and coping with stress by Ukrainian war refugees staying in Poland.

Frontiers in public health·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 19, 2026

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Online Gamers
06:01

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Online Gamers

Published on: November 9, 2019

8.7K

Internet Addiction and Other Behavioral Addictions.

Alicia Grattan Jorgenson1, Ray Chih-Jui Hsiao1, Cheng-Fang Yen2

  • 1Seattle Children's Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Mailstop OA.5.154, Seattle, WA 98105, USA.

Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|June 25, 2016
PubMed
Summary

Adolescent Internet addiction poses risks despite online benefits. Recognizing signs, treating co-occurring conditions, and using psychosocial interventions are key for managing this growing concern.

Keywords:
AdolescenceBehavioral addictionCompulsive internet useInternet addictionInternet gaming disorder

More Related Videos

A Conflict Model of Reward-seeking Behavior in Male Rats
06:11

A Conflict Model of Reward-seeking Behavior in Male Rats

Published on: February 20, 2019

8.0K
Integrating Computerized Linguistic and Social Network Analyses to Capture Addiction Recovery Capital in an Online Community
08:53

Integrating Computerized Linguistic and Social Network Analyses to Capture Addiction Recovery Capital in an Online Community

Published on: May 31, 2019

5.9K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 19, 2026

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Online Gamers
06:01

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Online Gamers

Published on: November 9, 2019

8.7K
A Conflict Model of Reward-seeking Behavior in Male Rats
06:11

A Conflict Model of Reward-seeking Behavior in Male Rats

Published on: February 20, 2019

8.0K
Integrating Computerized Linguistic and Social Network Analyses to Capture Addiction Recovery Capital in an Online Community
08:53

Integrating Computerized Linguistic and Social Network Analyses to Capture Addiction Recovery Capital in an Online Community

Published on: May 31, 2019

5.9K

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Adolescent Health
  • Digital Media Studies

Background:

  • The internet significantly impacts adolescent lives, presenting both opportunities and risks.
  • Excessive internet use can lead to addiction, characterized by compulsive engagement and negative outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the clinical signs and symptoms of Internet addiction in adolescents.
  • To emphasize the importance of addressing comorbid conditions and initiating interventions for Internet addiction.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical signs: compulsive use, withdrawal, tolerance, and adverse consequences.
  • Identification of comorbid conditions: substance use disorders, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and hostility.
  • Discussion of psychosocial interventions.

Main Results:

  • Internet addiction presents with specific clinical indicators.
  • Comorbid conditions frequently co-occur with Internet addiction.
  • Psychosocial interventions are crucial for management.

Conclusions:

  • Early recognition of Internet addiction signs is vital.
  • Comprehensive treatment plans should address comorbid conditions.
  • Further research is needed for diagnostic consensus and optimal management strategies.