Teens addicted to internet affected by disrupted brain signaling

A study published in the journal PLOS Mental Health found that for teens diagnosed with internet addiction, the signaling between brain regions important for controlling attention, working memory and more was disrupted.

The findings are from a review of 12 neuroimaging studies of adolescents ages 10 to 19 between 2013 and 2022.

"The behavioral addiction brought on by excessive internet use has become a rising source of concern since the last decade," the authors wrote in the study.

Given the changing state of adolescent brains compared with adults, the authors felt learning about the impacts of internet addiction on the teenage brains was important. 

Full story: PLOS Mental Health

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