'Addiction. It's a strong word. Yet you hear, "Kids are so addicted to screens" often. But are they? Are screens a real addiction or just an excessive hobby? The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) notes that addiction is characterized by an inability to abstain from something that may cause, "Impairment in behavioral control or cravings" plus may cause significant problems with one’s behaviors and interpersonal relationships. ASAM also says that addiction is a chronic brain disorder, not simply a behavioral problem'
This is a short extract from the article that is on the link above.This represents how digital media starts at a young age during primary socialization.It also suggests the health risks caused by digital technology.This them reinforces why digital detox is so important.
Addiction.
It's a strong word. Yet you hear, "Kids are so addicted to screens"
often. But are they? Are screens a real addiction or just an excessive
hobby? The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) notes that
addiction is characterized by an inability to abstain from something
that may cause, "Impairment in behavioral control or cravings" plus may
cause significant problems with one’s behaviors and interpersonal
relationships. ASAM also says that addiction is a chronic brain
disorder, not simply a behavioral problem. - See more at:
http://www.inhabitots.com/technology-and-kids-startling-statistics-about-addiction-to-iphones-screens-that-every-parent-should-know/#sthash.blhuered.dpuf
Addiction.
It's a strong word. Yet you hear, "Kids are so addicted to screens"
often. But are they? Are screens a real addiction or just an excessive
hobby? The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) notes that
addiction is characterized by an inability to abstain from something
that may cause, "Impairment in behavioral control or cravings" plus may
cause significant problems with one’s behaviors and interpersonal
relationships. ASAM also says that addiction is a chronic brain
disorder, not simply a behavioral problem. - See more at:
http://www.inhabitots.com/technology-and-kids-startling-statistics-about-addiction-to-iphones-screens-that-every-parent-should-know/#sthash.blhuered.dpuf
Addiction.
It's a strong word. Yet you hear, "Kids are so addicted to screens"
often. But are they? Are screens a real addiction or just an excessive
hobby? The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) notes that
addiction is characterized by an inability to abstain from something
that may cause, "Impairment in behavioral control or cravings" plus may
cause significant problems with one’s behaviors and interpersonal
relationships. ASAM also says that addiction is a chronic brain
disorder, not simply a behavioral problem. - See more at:
http://www.inhabitots.com/technology-and-kids-startling-statistics-about-addiction-to-iphones-screens-that-every-parent-should-know/#sthash.blhuered.dpuf
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