The combination of advancement of video games and more time spent at home, such as the pandemic the world is still recovering from in many ways, can lead to disaster for some. Video games and their presence in today’s world, are having a huge impact on our generation to come. Untreated video game addiction can leave gamers with no self of true Identity, and people skills to match. Understanding how devastating this kind of disorder is, it’s again no wonder as to why we need video game addiction rehabs available today. Luckily there are rehabs in Austin doing amazing work, one of these being Om ..read more

Disordered gaming behavior received official recognition as a mental health condition by the World Health Organization (WHO) in the 11th edition of its International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11). According to that guide, gaming disorder is marked by “impaired control” over gaming, which leads to it taking priority over other interests and activities. The gaming behavior persists even as it causes “significant impairment” in areas such as personal relationships, school, or work. Research has shown that over 59% of all Americans have access to and engage in video games. (The Debate O ..read more

Clearly, today’s digital screens are more prevalent and unavoidable than ever before. While most people are aware of the dangers and worries with television’s effects psychologically, some disagree. The hypnotic and addictive power of immersive and interactive digital screens on young minds is an altogether different animal. Research is indicating a more dopamine activating, potentially more addicting, effect than TV when in comparison to video games. And unfortunately, an increase in clinical disorders such as ADHD, aggression, mood disorders, and psychosis. Although video games were once con ..read more

In recent years, the world has been consumed and faced with a new addiction, technology addiction. The digital age has exploded in the modern world, and reliance on technology increases every day. Most people know when to take a break from their laptops, tablets and smartphones to just relax and enjoy the world outside, but some people become too invested in their tech. The issue has become so bad that new mental health problems have developed as a result. What is Digital Addiction? Addiction is characterized by a need to use digital devices to the point where people do it compulsively and cea ..read more

Technological Addiction: How to Diagnose it, and are there any Treatment? Technology keeps on evolving, and it makes our lives easier. In the 21st century, different technological advancements are experienced by people around the world. The rise of the internet and the proliferation of smart devices is a testament that people will always keep on patronizing these products. However, there is a danger lurking behind the high-tech devices that we use every day – using it repetitively might turn us into tech addicts. Addiction to technology is defined as a medical condition by the experts. Just li ..read more

Omega Recovery is a drug treatment and mental health treatment center in Austin, TX. Dr. Kardaras and our clinical team have created a new, better, and more effective way to treat drug addiction and mental health. Traditionally treatment programs put the struggling addict in an artificial treatment bubble where it’s relatively easy to stay sober, but inevitably when that client leaves treatment, they’re unprepared to deal with the stress of everyday life. Courtney Schoenemann with CBS Austin visited Omega Recovery and met with our clinical team and clients to learn more about our approach. CBS ..read more

The first week in October is a time set aside for the recognition of mental illness. Previously, those suffering from conditions such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, major depression, and schizophrenia, often lived alone in silence. However, in 1990, things changed when the National Alliance on Mental Illness was established. Their goal was to bring awareness to conditions that affect more than 26 percent of Americans, and they began the arduous task of taking away the stigma attached to mental health. Communities Unite to Provide Hope During this week, there are a plethora of events to help bri ..read more

Ways to Find Work After Rehab If you’ve recently progressed through alcohol or drug rehab and have learned how to cope with and manage your addiction, you should feel like a new person. Getting through drug or alcohol treatment can be difficult and will invariably come with numerous obstacles that need to be overcome. Many people who are able to successfully progress through drug rehab find that a weight has been lifted from their shoulders once they leave. However, most of these same individuals quickly discover that there are numerous struggles that they will need to overcome in the real wor ..read more

Omega Recovery’s very own Dr Nicholas Kardaras aka Dr K is the expert who does a harrowing tech addiction intervention. Scheduled to premiering Tuesday, September 17 at 9:00pm CST. During this show, you’ll discover the painful reality of digital addiction and the negative affects of this mental disorder. One of the show participants goes to Maui Recovery where she was filmed and successfully treated. Digital dependency has many forms: screen addiction, social media and video gaming. See how families struggle not to fall apart and to find their way to recovery. Preview A & E, Di ..read more

The World Health Organization’s announcement to include gaming disorder a medical diagnosis. Through the years, video games have gotten a bad rap. They are seen as a major distraction, with tech addiction affecting people of all ages and all genders. They have remained controversial through the years with their graphic topics covering violence and sexuality. And now, video games have taken the limelight globally for being recognized as an alarming disorder. Last may 25, the World Health Organization, also known as WHO, voted to include gaming disorder as a form of behavioral addiction in its I ..read more