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Treatment Considerations in Internet and Video Game Addiction: A Qualitative Discussion.
1Department of Psychiatry, University of Connecticut, School of Medicine, Farmington, CT 06030, USA; The Center for Internet and Technology Addiction, 8 Lowell Road, West Hartford, CT 06119, USA.
Internet and video game addiction is a growing concern requiring specialized treatments. This review explores the causes, psychology, neurobiology, and effective strategies for managing behavioral addictions like gaming disorder.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Addiction
- Neuroscience
- Psychology
Background:
- Internet and video game addiction represent a significant and increasing public health issue.
- These behavioral addictions necessitate tailored treatment approaches distinct from substance use disorders.
- Advances in addiction medicine offer new insights into the underlying neurobiology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively review the etiology, psychology, and neurobiology of Internet and video game addiction.
- To present current and novel treatment strategies and protocols for these behavioral addictions.
- To enhance understanding and management of gaming disorder in clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent advances in addiction medicine.
- Synthesis of research on the neurobiology of behavioral addictions.
- Analysis of psychological factors contributing to Internet and video game addiction.
- Examination of established and emerging therapeutic interventions.
Main Results:
- Understanding of the neurobiological underpinnings of Internet and video game addiction has advanced.
- New therapeutic strategies, alongside traditional ones, are being developed and applied.
- Etiology and psychological profiles of individuals with gaming disorder are better elucidated.
Conclusions:
- Specialized treatment protocols are essential for Internet and video game addiction.
- Continued research into neurobiology and psychology informs treatment efficacy.
- Effective management requires a multidisciplinary approach integrating various therapeutic modalities.
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