Addiction does not just refer to substances. New neurological research shows how food, gambling, video gaming, and pornography can affect the brain-literally changing the way it works. It is important for your child to understand that everyone’s body craves constant dopamine release and pleasure, especially in times of distress.
Help your child understand coping mechanisms and what triggers them and that they can take charge of their own behavioral choices. Children need to recognize when coping occurs and what triggers their need to cope. We can help them come up with positive coping methods to deal with reactions such as boredom, stress, sadness, fear, loneliness and anger.
