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Clinical Considerations in Internet and Video Game Addiction Treatment.

David N Greenfield¹

¹The Center for Internet and Technology Addiction, 8 Lowell Road, West Hartford, CT 06119, USA; Greenfield Pathway for Video Game and Technology Addiction, Lifeskills South Florida; University of Connecticut, School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry (former), Farmington, CT 06030, USA.

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Summary

This study presents a working definition for Internet and video game addiction (IVGA), exploring its causes, triggers, and neurobiological underpinnings. It aims to inform future treatment strategies for these complex behavioral disorders.

Keywords:

Behavioral addiction Internet addiction Internet addiction treatment Online pornography Process addiction Smartphone addiction Social media Video game addiction

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Psychiatry
Behavioral Science

Background:

Internet and video game addiction (IVGA) presents unique challenges in understanding and treatment.
Addictive disorders share common neurobiological mechanisms, etiologies, and behavioral outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish a working definition for IVGA.
To discuss the unique aspects of Internet and screen use disorders.
To review the etiologic and neurobiological antecedents of IVGA.

Main Methods:

Literature review of existing research on addiction.
Analysis of neurobiological and etiological factors contributing to IVGA.
Discussion of clinical presentation and treatment strategies.

Main Results:

A unified definition of addiction applicable to IVGA is proposed.
Commonalities in neurobiological mechanisms and symptomatology across addictions are highlighted.
Key etiologic and neurobiological factors contributing to IVGA are identified.

Conclusions:

Understanding the shared and unique aspects of IVGA is crucial for developing effective interventions.
Further research into the neurobiology of IVGA can inform targeted treatment approaches.
A comprehensive approach addressing etiology, clinical presentation, and treatment is necessary for managing IVGA.