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Internet addiction alters brain chemistry in young people, study finds


Changes in multiple neural networks can result in further addictive tendencies and negative behaviours, researchers say

The study, published in PLOS Mental Health, reviewed previous research using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to examine how regions of the brain interact in people with internet addiction. skip past newsletter promotion Our morning email breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what’s happening and why it matters He added: “Clinicians could potentially prescribe treatment to aim at certain brain regions or suggest psychotherapy or family therapy targeting key symptoms of internet addiction.

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