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Jul 2024
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541 | Are you addicted to your screen? w...

Eric Tivers, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
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In episode 541 host Eric Tivers speaks with licensed marriage and family therapist Alex Bache about digital addiction and its impact on ADHD, anxiety disorders, and OCD, particularly in adolescents and young adults. The discussion covers identifying behavioral addictions, the role of dopamine in addiction, and interventions like motivational interviewing and ... Show More
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