Tech Addiction
With social media so prevalent today, many sufferers struggle to differentiate the online world from the real world.
With social media so prevalent today, many sufferers struggle to differentiate the online world from the real world.
Playing video games, checking social media, watching You Tube, sending emails, surfing the web Video game playing, social media obsession, porn, smartphone usage...these are now acknowledged as more than just obsessions, but, in some cases, they can be debilitating addictions and clinical disorders that have ruined peoples lives.
A whole generation of "Failure to Launch" Millennials have seen their schooling, job prospects and/or interpersonal relationships suffer--or even destroyed--as a result of their screen or technology addiction. So many young people are struggling with this issue, yet there are so few therapy options. While countries like South Korea have over 400 Tech Addictions rehabs, here in the United States there are extremely limited options for meaningful healing from Tech Addiction.
Now there is a dedicated specialized program at Maui Recovery to effectively treat this issue.Dr. Kardaras, our Co-CEO and Chief Clinical Officer, is considered one of the world’s leading experts on digital addiction (social media, video games, smart phones, etc.) and its treatment. He is the author of “Glow Kids” (St. Martin’s Press, 2016), the seminal book on the clinical, neurological and sociological aspects of digital/technology addiction and, over the past 10 years, he has clinically worked with hundreds of young people struggling with this issue.
By focusing on the sources of the anxiety and unhappiness, we’re able to teach them that they can walk away from bad habits. They don’t need the Internet to feel whole.
The Internet offers an escape from the pain, stress, and loneliness in their lives. It’s a place that provides comfort and entertainment. Going offline is unthinkable. At Maui Recovery, we strive to help clients heal. By focusing on the sources of the anxiety and unhappiness, we’re able to teach them that they can walk away from bad habits. They don’t need the addictive glow of the screen to feel whole.
We know first hand the pain and suffering that comes from active addiction. We're here for you