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White matter microstructural changes in internet addiction disorder: A systematic review of diffusion tensor imaging
Soheil Mohammadi1, Ali Jahanshahi2, Mohammad Amin Salehi1
1School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Addictive Behaviors
|March 29, 2023
Summary
Internet gaming disorder (IGD) is linked to brain changes. Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) studies reveal microstructural abnormalities in the central nervous system of individuals with IGD.
Area of Science:
- Neuroimaging
- Neuroscience
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Internet gaming disorder (IGD) is a behavioral addiction associated with social and psychological issues.
- Evidence suggests IGD impacts brain structure and function.
- Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) is a valuable tool for assessing white matter integrity.
Conclusions:
- The study highlights the neurobiological underpinnings of IGD.
- Internet gaming is associated with central nervous system microstructural abnormalities.
- Findings correlate with gaming habits, addiction severity, and illness duration.
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