Phenomenon Of Addiction Research Articles

Clinical and therapeutic aspects of the alcohol addiction phenomenon in elderly women

IntroductionAge-related features of alcohol addiction in elderly women (AAEW) have not been studied properly. The WHO classifies 60-75 years as elderly age (‘early old age’), when morphological and physiological functions of all organs and systems fade away, causing severe post-intoxication and withdrawal disorders, giving organic tint to alcohol dependence clinical picture, and rapid onset of alcoholic mental degradation of personality.ObjectivesTo study specific clinical, diagnostic and pathophysiological basis of alcohol dependence in aged women for innovative approaches to AAEW treatment.MethodsClinical and medical history questioning, international tests and scales to identify alcohol dependence and complications in elderly women. Follow-up monitoring of basic biochemical, clinical, laboratory and electrophysiological findings at treatment runtime.ResultsMultifactorial study and specific gender features in AAEW development allowed to identify abundant dual comorbidity, prevalence, high degree of affective disorders (depression, anxiety, dysphoria) combined with various somatic conditions and diencephalic symptoms in this alcoholic disease pattern. New treatment modality for alcohol dependence in elderly women was proposed and tested; along with classical detoxification and symptomatic therapy, the patients received anxiolytic agent (serotonin receptor stimulator) Buspirone SANDOZ, 5 mg 3 times a day, followed by individually corrected effective dose. The drug stopped anxiety, balanced the mood, causing no addiction. Buspirone was combined with bromine and sodium sulfate transcerebral electrophoresis № 5 and selective psychotherapy.ConclusionsThe proposed integrated therapy for AAEW was proven to be effective by statistical reliability and patient-specific clinical illustrations.

Study of Internet and Social Media Addiction in Indonesia during Covid-19

Since February 2020, Indonesia was struck by the Covid-19 pandemic. This led to the imposition of Large-scale Social Restrictions. The government issued a policy of working from home, learning from home, and worshiping at home. To carry out their activities from home, people are becoming increasingly dependent on the internet. With the increasing use of the internet during this pandemic, we are conducting a study on whether there is a phenomenon of internet addiction and social media in Indonesia. A survey of 2309 respondents from 31 provinces in Indonesia using Kimberley Young's Internet Addiction Test (IAT) has been conducted. After the data cleaning process to remove redundant data, only data from 2206 respondents were analyzed further with the binary logistic regression method. 25% of respondents were indicated with Internet addiction. High school students and college students tend to have a 1.7% higher risk of addiction. The length of time accessing e-commerce web and social media also increases the risk of internet addiction. YouTube and Instagram are social media applications that tend to pose a risk of addiction to respondents. A critical analysis of the Internet Addiction Test from a Philosophy of Science perspective was conducted. Finally, we formulate recommendations on strategies the government and society could take in dealing with the problem of internet addiction.

Reality of the internet and social media addiction in Indonesian students

The use of the Internet and social media today is inseparable from the life of modern society. This can lead to an addiction to the Internet and social media. This research aims to answer whether the phenomenon of Internet and social media addiction is a scientific reality or not in Indonesia, especially in Indonesian Students who are undergoing adaptation of the learning process from offline to online due to the Covid-19 pandemic situation. Data collection was conducted with a survey of 2002 respondents. Before the questionnaire was distributed, a validity test and reliability test with Alpha Cronbach's were conducted, and the results showed that all questions on the questionnaire were valid and reliable. Based on the survey results, 20.18% of respondents experienced mild addiction, 4.85% of respondents experienced moderate addiction, and 0.45% of respondents experienced severe addiction to Internets. While the survey results for social media addiction were 14.99% of respondents experienced mild addiction, 4.7% of respondents experienced moderate addiction, and 0.45% of respondents experienced severe addiction. Judging by the philosophy of science, Internet and Social Media Addiction are said to be science and not pseudoscience because it has fulfilled the characteristics of science that is logical, empirical, and can be falsified. There needs to be special attention from the Indonesians about the addiction to the Internet and social media so that this addiction can be anticipated and the inflicted symptoms can be minimized.

Internet Addiction and Its Relationship with Family Functioning in High School Students

Introduction: Family-related factors play an important role in adolescent’s addiction to the Internet. Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between Internet addiction and family functioning in high school students. Materials and Methods: This is an analytical study with a cross-sectional design conducted on 796 high school students in Rasht city, Iran who were selected using multi-stage cluster random sampling method. Data collection tools were a demographic form, the Young’s Internet Addiction Test, and the Family Assessment Device. Chi-Square test and rank-ordered logistic regression analysis were used for data analysis. Results:The response rate of of students was 86.81%; 85.7% had at least two family members who were using the Internet; 71.2% of students had no addiction, 27.5% were exposed to Internet addiction and 1.3% had Internet addiction. The majority (65.0%) of studnets had unhealthy family functioning. The relationship between Internet addiction and family functioning was statistically significant (P=0,001). There was a significant statistical relationship between Internet addiction and family income (P= 0.003), fatherchr('39')s job (P=0.001), and duartion of internet usage per day (P=0.001). Logistic regression model showed that the family functioning score (OR=1.02, 95% CI;1.01-1.04, P=0.001), duration of Internet usage per day (OR=1.02, 95% CI;1.11-1.20, P=0.0001), and gender (male) (OR=1.02, 95% CI;1.26-2.58, P=0.001) significantly affected Internet addiction. Conclusion:Due to the direct statistical relationship between Internet addiction and family functioning, it is necessary to pay serious attention to the phenomenon of Internet addiction and make appropriate plans for adolescents and their families to use the Internet properly.

Level of Internet Addiction of Schoolchildren and Specific Character of Their Socio-Psychological Adaptation

This article is devoted to the study of the characteristics of socio-psychological adaptation of high school students with different levels of Internet addiction. The paper examines the phenomenon of Internet addiction as a variation of behavioral addiction in the context of information security. The study involved 120 high school students from municipal educational institutions in Moscow. Two diagnostic methods were used: Chen Internet Addiction Scale - CIAS adapted by V.L. Malygina, K.A. Feklisova; Test of Personal Adjustment by Carl R. Rogers, Rosalind F. Dymond (adapted by A.K. Osnitsky). As a result of the conducted empirical research, significant differences in the components of socio-psychological adaptation of schoolchildren with different levels of Internet addiction have been shown; it has also been proved that Internet addiction acts as a predictor of adaptation of high school students.

ИССЛЕДОВАНИЕ ЦЕННОСТНЫХ И СМЫСЛОЖИЗНЕННЫХ ОРИЕНТАЦИЙ У СТУДЕНТОВ С РАЗНЫМ УРОВНЕМ ИНТЕРНЕТ-ЗАВИСИМОСТИ

. The article defines the methods and the approaches to the phenomenon of Internet addiction, presents the results of the study of value and life-sense orientations of students with different levels of Internet addiction. The study confirms the hypothesis that Internet-dependent students have lower indicators of meaningfulness of life, life goals and the internal locus of life.

Mapping and Auditing Internet Addiction in Technical Education

The current proliferation of social networking sites (e.g., Facebook), electronic devices (e.g., smartphones and tablets), and the internet has paved the way for a charge in promoting the phenomenon of internet addiction (IA). This paper analyzed and examined the validity and appropriateness of a well-established instrument for measuring IA among technical education students in Ghana, specifically students of Accra Technical University (ATU). Using a quantitative research method involving questionnaires, data collected from 260 (n=260) students in ATU was used to validate the research objectives and also measure the levels of IA among the students. The principal component tool in statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) was employed to analyze the received data. Analytical results of the study showed that a sizeable majority of students in ATU, especially male students, suffer frequent addiction problems due to the use of the internet. Additionally, results of the study showed that IA psychometric constructs in the Western world differ from those in the African context.

Internet addiction theory-based intervention among university students: A case of health belief model.

BACKGROUND:The phenomenon of Internet addiction has increased due to the delay between Internet technology and the culture of using it. According to the high prevalence of Internet addiction among students and its associated complications, the present study was conducted to determine the effect of education based on the health belief model on Internet addiction status among students in Tehran, Iran.MATERIALS AND METHODS:In this interventional study, two dormitories were divided into two groups of control and intervention in a completely random manner using the random cluster sampling method from a total of eight dormitories. Then 134 girls in each group answer two questionnaires of Young (about Internet addiction) and health belief model-based scale. After the need assessments of the primary results, intervention was performed in the experimental group in a way that a textbook based on the health belief model and ten educational text messages were sent to the students’ E-mail. Two months later, questionnaires were again given to both groups. The results were analyzed with the help of independent t-test, Chi-square test, Fisher's exact test, Mann–Whitney test, analysis of covariance, and logistic regression with repetitive measures with GEE approach.RESULTS:The average scores of knowledge (P < 0.001), perceived susceptibility (P < 0.001), perceived severity (P = 0.006), perceived barriers (P < 0.001), and self-efficacy (P = 0.002) between the two groups, had a significant difference after the intervention. The average scores of perceived benefits (P = 0.6), Internet addiction behavior (P = 0.11), and the frequency of Internet addiction (P = 0.63) after intervention did not have a significant difference in the two groups.CONCLUSIONS:The results of this study show the effectiveness of educational intervention design based on the structures of health belief model on reducing the frequency of Internet addiction and adopting preventive behaviors.

Association of Internet Addiction with Family Functionality, Depression, Self-Efficacy and Self-Esteem among Early Adolescents.

Early adolescents usually have worse self-control and poor time management abilities. They are a higher-risk group for Internet addiction than older adolescents or adults. This study aims to explore the prevalence of Internet addiction and associated factors in early adolescents. Participants included 451 fifth and sixth-grade students in Central Taiwan. This study adopted a cross-sectional design and a structured questionnaire that consisted of demographics, Young’s Internet Addiction Test, the Centre for Epidemiological Studies-Depression scale, the General Self-Efficacy Scale and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. The participants were 50.8% male, and the mean age was 11.35, with a range of 10.33–12.92 years. A total of 33.7% of all participants were prone to Internet addiction. The results showed that participants who were male and had high money allowance, poor family atmosphere, parents who did not limit Internet usage time, high depression, low self-efficacy and low self-esteem were more prone to Internet addiction. A multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that being male, having parents who did not limit Internet usage time and higher degrees of depression were the associated factors of Internet addiction in early adolescents. The phenomenon of Internet addiction among early adolescents seems to be increasing. Improving family functionality and individual mental health may be effective ways to reduce Internet addiction.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS RELATED TO THE EFFECT OF PARENTS' ADDICTION ON CHILDREN'S ADDICTION IN LIGHT OF SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

The phenomenon of drug proliferation is one of the most complex or dangerous phenomena for humans and society، and this phenomenon is one of the problems of the times، and there is no doubt that the phenomenon of drug addiction has begun to occupy a prominent position in the interests of local and global public opinion، and the danger of this phenomenon lies in the fact that it affects the human energy present in any A community، directly and indirectly، as this research aims to identify the extent of the effect of parents' drug addiction on their children's addiction to narcotic substances through: 1. Identify the factors specific to society that lead to drug use. 2. Know the effects of drug abuse on society. 3. Identify the reasons that led to the use of narcotic substances. 4. . Learn about the role of the family in supervising children when using drugs. 5. Knowing the role of the media in preventing drug abuse The descriptive and analytical approach was used to describe the phenomenon subject of the study, analyze its data and indicate the relationship between its components, and the study population was represented in the Juvenile Institution in Bulaq Dakrour in Giza, and also the Aman Foundation for Mental Health, in order to achieve the largest rates of participation from all different age, social, professional and scientific groups. Assuming a sample of (100) items. The research found that there is a statistically significant significant effect of addiction of fathers and mothers on children's addiction in social and environmental factors، as there is a direct relationship between addiction of fathers and mothers to addiction to children in light of social and environmental factors. One of the most important recommendations is to educate parents about the need to monitor the behavior of their children, to identify the patterns of their personal spending and to continuously educate their children about the harms and dangers of drugs, as well as to educate the Egyptian family through cooperation with specialists and information devices (print, audio, and visual) of the need to pay attention to children by instilling basic principles of planning Their resources and their good management, keeping away from drugs and bad friends, by simplifying information and making applications commensurate with ages and mental abilities.

Social Networking Sites and Internet Addiction among Adult Internet Users in Greece

For the majority of Internet users, the Network represents the endless source of opportunities that enhance wellbeing. For some though, it might be the reason that makes them “sick” with symptoms specific to mental disorder. This condition is called Internet addiction and is described as “impulse control disorder that does not involve addictive substance”. In recent years Social Networking Sites (SNSs) have provided many and significant benefits to users. At the same time, though, there are risks with their use, such as excessive use that can lead to addiction phenomena as well as contribute to the manifestation of Internet addiction. The present study investigates the phenomenon of Internet addiction in adult Greek users of Social Networking Sites, to determine the prevalence of IA among SNS users, and investigates the correlation of socio-demographic factors with the occurrence of IA in SNS users. The results showed that there is connection between the use of SNS and IA, and the prevalence of IA among SNS users reaches 30%. Moreover, IA relates to the age of SNS users.

Development of Nomophobia Profiles in Education Students through the Use of Multiple Correspondence Analysis.

(1) Background: Nomophobia is a recent behavioural addiction phenomenon. The present study proposes the objective of determining levels of nomophobia in students of Education. In addition, it seeks to find evidence regarding whether cross-tabulating variables produces statistically significant differences and to examine whether the contemplated variables, together with nomophobia levels, can be used to generate a student profile. (2) Methods: A total of 510 students (M = 20.69 years) participated in this study. For the collection of information, we developed a Likert-type ad hoc scale of nomophobia. The quantitative data analysis programmes SPSS v.25 (IBM, Armonk, NY, USA), STATA.v.15 (StatCorp, Spring, TX, USA) and jamovi v.1.2 (The jamovi project, Sidney, Australia) were used to analyse information collected by the previously described scale. (3) Results: The study concludes the existence of three main levels of correspondence. The first is formed by students with a low level of nomophobia. It is associated with students undertaking the first year of a Master’s degree who are older than 24, and in this case, gender does not play a discriminating role. The second describes students with moderate nomophobia. It is associated with females, the degree titles of Pedagogy and Primary Education, undertaking the first or second year of degree study and ages of between 21 and 24. Finally, the third level of correspondence is formed by students with high nomophobia. It is related to the same characteristics as those previously mentioned but ages typically ranging between 17 and 20.

Adicción y metabolismo digital. Una mirada desde la filosofía de la tecnología

Propósito/Contexto. Este artículo tiene como propósito analizar los fenómenos de adicción digital en el contexto contemporáneo, que se caracteriza por transformaciones tecnológicas en continua expansión.&#x0D; Metodología/Enfoque. El análisis se lleva a cabo desde el punto de vista de la filosofía de la tecnología y siguiendo la perspectiva farmacológica que formula el filósofo Bernard Stiegler en el marco de los estudios digitales, esto es, una visión de la tecnología, siempre y al mismo tiempo, como veneno y remedio para el ser humano.&#x0D; Resultados/Hallazgos. El artículo arroja luz sobre los orígenes y las consecuencias de semejante situación adictogénica, enfocándose en las causas socioeconómicas y en las posibilidades de escape que la tecnología misma nos proporciona; el problema ético se pone en relación con los estilos de vida de los usuarios y la pregunta es si las tecnologías actuales dejan lugar para un mejoramiento de las condiciones cotidianas o si solo amplifican el malestar que la vida contemporánea crea.&#x0D; Discusión/Conclusiones/Contribuciones. Finalmente, se proporcionan algunos ejemplos enfocados en la reeducación y la comprensión del farmakon, para devolver autonomía y capacidad de toma de decisiones a los adictos, desarrollando en ellos un “saber consumir” que alivia los efectos tóxicos de la relación con los dispositivos y los dota de una capacidad de inventar nuevas posibilidades para encontrar una forma distinta de relación en y con la sociedad.

Dynamics Analysis of a Betel Nut Addiction Spreading Model on Scale-Free Networks

Medical research has shown that overeating betel nut can be addictive and can damage health. More serious cases may cause mouth cancer and other diseases. Even worse, people’s behavior habit of chewing betel nut may influence each other through social interaction with direct or indirect ways, such as face-to-face communication, Facebook, Twitter, microblog, and WeChat, which leads to the spreading phenomenon of betel nut addiction. In order to investigate the dynamic spreading characteristics of betel nut addiction, a PMSR (Potential-Mild-Severe-Recovered) betel nut addiction spreading model is presented on scale-free networks. The basic reproductive number R0 and equilibria are derived. Theoretical results indicate that the basic reproductive number R0 is significantly dependent on the topology of the underlying networks, and some influence parameters. The existence of equilibria is determined by the basic reproductive number R0. Furthermore, we prove that if R0&lt;1 the addiction-elimination equilibrium is globally asymptotically stable. If R0&gt;1, the betel nut addiction spreading is permanent, and the addiction-prevailing equilibrium is globally attractive. Finally, numerical simulations confirm the theoretical analysis results.

Addiction to internet games

In the 2000s, online games became popular, while internet game addiction studies appeared, outlining the negative consequences of excessive gaming, the prevalence and associated risk factors. Establishment of a special care center in Southeast Asia, the US and Europe reflects the growing need for professional help. It is said that only by understanding the appeal of Internet gaming, context, and correlate neurobiologic internet game addiction phenomenon can be understood comprehensively. The purpose of this study is to provide insight into the current perspective on the internet game addiction using a holistic approach, taking into account the mass appeal of online games, the context of internet gaming addiction, and related neuroimaging findings, and current diagnostic framework adopted by the American Psychiatric Association. The study cited shows that the context of the individual is a significant factor that marks the dividing line between excessive gaming and gaming addiction, and the context of a game can get is important for players, depending on their life situation and gaming preferences. In this review article it is emphasized more on how addiction of internet games occurs, causes, clinical diagnosis, how to reduce it. Keywords: Internet Games, Addiction, Multiplayer Online games, Computer games.

Drug Addiction and Alcoholism Among Sexually Abused Women in Pakistan

The study aims to identify factors which contribute to the prevalence of alcoholism and drug addiction among sexually abused women in an ultra-conservative society. A qualitative research design is used in conjunction with interviews from women and physicians, categories which included both psychiatrists and sexologists, across six districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The phenomena of drug addiction and alcoholism were more pronounced in victims working for the commercial sex sector. The findings suggest Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD) as a driving factor of alcoholism and drug abuse, which in turn cascades into secondary and tertiary levels of trauma. Sexual victimization and re-victimization, familial rejection, stigmatisation and social degradation were contributing factors to relentless stress. Drugs in vogue among victims were Valium-two (Diazepam) and Lexotanil that contained Bromazepam. Hashish and alcohol were consumed sparingly by victims, while the use of cocaine and heroin was absent due to severe masculine perceptions and addiction. The study contributes to a better understanding of a socially-excluded, economically-disadvantaged and stigmatised group by taking a pro-feminist stance to advocate for the rights of victims.

Social Media, Internet and Electronic Devices Addiction among Children and Adolescents in Global Contexts Modern Cities

Background: People with addiction do not have control over their behavior, actions or usage. Their addiction may reach to a point that it is harmful. Addiction does not only involve the physical aspects such as drugs or alcohol but also includes abstract things, often described as a behavioral addiction. The causes of addiction differ considerably and are seldom fully understood. They are generally caused by varying degrees of physical, mental, circumstantial and emotional factors. Objectives: To study the electronic devise profile among children and adolescent in modern global cities such as Dubai and to study the prevalence and size of the addiction phenomena. Methodology: This study was carried out in Dubai, United Arab Emirates during the Global School Health Survey in 2015. The sample included 7000 students who were randomly selected (multistage stratified random sample) from 10 private schools in Dubai. Data collection was carried out by standard questionnaire developed by the World Health Organization which includes different health domains (addiction, and addiction to electronic devices). Ethical issues were followed up to standards. The questionnaire and consent forms were given to the participants who met the inclusion criteria. An information sheet was attached to the questionnaire explaining the purpose of the study. The students were assured that the confidentiality and privacy of the answers were maintained. No names, phone numbers, and identification are required. Data coding, data entry and data analysis has been conducted by using SPSS 20 software. Results: The present study revealed that 56% of school children aged 13-15 years old spend three hours or more a day using electronic games, and this percentage rises to nearly 63% with the age group 16-17 years. The study showed that children, who excessively use these games might face social, emotional and behavioral problems such as isolation, anxiety and depression. Pointing out that children may complain of psychological pressure, stress or dehydration and burning eye, due to constant staring with bright light across the screens of devices. Most students (68.7%) said they were on social media between one and five hours daily, while 3.3 per cent said they spend less than an hour. 39.8% of students stayed without food or drink for a long time and 50.5 % tried to quit social media last year but failed. 15% of students spend 4-8 hours on social media and 1.6% spend more than 10 hours. When the students were asked about how they feel of the burden on their daily life and social commitments, 60% of them replied that social media decreases their interaction with the outside environment and family time, 55.6% said it interfered with their homework. The study showed that more than one quarter (26.7%) or almost one out of four reach up to more than 6 hours per day and could sometimes reach up to 10 in browsing and interacting with social media. The study reflected that more than 400 children showed the negative symptoms on the use of tablets. It appeared significantly on children who use them for more than two hours a day compared to their counterparts who do not use it at all or use it less than two hours. They have noticed that those who use it less

Enslavement and Freedom of Choice: The Perspective of the Solution-Focused Approach in the Resocialization of Addicted Youths

One of the manifestations of the social changes observed over the last decades is the increase in the availability of moodchanging substances and the tendency of young people to use them. This phenomenon is inseparable from a specific lifestyle and often results in exceeding social norms and breaking the law. Therefore, the current challenge is to seek effective opportunities to help addicts. As far as youth is concerned, the dimension of institutional rehabilitation, ensuring temporary isolation from the social context related to the current lifestyle, becomes particularly important. This article presents an understanding of the phenomenon of addiction from the perspective of a solution-focused approach according to the concept of the Belgian psychiatrist Luc Isebaert, co-author of the Bruges Model. Moreover, it presents institutional solutions tested in clinical conditions at the24-hour Youth Addiction Treatment Clinic in Toruń, based on the idea of free choice. Free choice, taking into account the trap of addiction, can be treated as a desired outcome of rehabilitation effects, as well as a means leading to it. The key to responsibility remains independence, which we create by building subjectivity and freedom of choice.

Spinal cord stimulation in chronic pain: technical advances.

Chronic severe pain results in a detrimental effect on the patient’s quality of life. Such patients have to take a large number of medications, including opioids, often without satisfactory effect, sometimes leading to medication abuse and the pain worsening. Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is one of the most effective technologies that, unlike other interventional pain treatment methods, achieves long-term results in patients suffering from chronic neuropathic pain. The first described mode of SCS was a conventional tonic stimulation, but now the novel modalities (high-frequency and burst), techniques (dorsal root ganglia stimulations), and technical development (wireless and implantable pulse generator-free systems) of SCS are becoming more popular. The improvement of SCS systems, their miniaturization, and the appearance of new mechanisms for anchoring electrodes results in a significant reduction in the rate of complications and revision surgeries, and the appearance of new waves of stimulation allows not only to avoid the phenomenon of addiction, but also to improve the long-term results of chronic SCS. The purpose of this review is to describe the current condition of SCS and up-to-date technical advances.

Epidemiology of Digital Addiction among Adolescent Cohorts, Understanding Contexts

Background: People with addiction do not have control over their behavior, actions or usage. Their addiction may reach to a point that it is harmful. Addiction does not only involve the physical aspects such as drugs or alcohol but also includes abstract things, often described as a behavioral addiction. The causes of addiction differ considerably and are seldom fully understood. They are generally caused by varying degrees of physical, mental, circumstantial and emotional factors. Objectives: To study the electronic devise profile among children and adolescent in modern global cities such as Dubai and to study the prevalence and size of the addiction phenomena. Methodology: This study was carried out in Dubai, United Arab Emirates during the Global School Health Survey in 2015. The sample included 7000 students who were randomly selected (multistage stratified random sample) from 10 private schools in Dubai. Data collection was carried out by standard questionnaire developed by the World Health Organization which includes different health domains (addiction, and addiction to electronic devices). Ethical issues were followed up to standards. The questionnaire and consent forms were given to the participants who met the inclusion criteria. An information sheet was attached to the questionnaire explaining the purpose of the study. The students were assured that the confidentiality and privacy of the answers were maintained. No names, phone numbers, and identification are required. Data coding, data entry and data analysis has been conducted by using SPSS 20 software. Results: The present study revealed that 56% of school children aged 13-15 years old spend three hours or more a day using electronic games, and this percentage rises to nearly 63% with the age group 16-17 years. The study showed that children, who excessively use these games might face social, emotional and behavioral problems such as isolation, anxiety and depression. Pointing out that children may complain of psychological pressure, stress or dehydration and burning eye, due to constant staring with bright light across the screens of devices. Most students (68.7%) said they were on social media between one and five hours daily, while 3.3 per cent said they spend less than an hour. 39.8% of students stayed without food or drink for a long time and 50.5 % tried to quit social media last year but failed. 15% of students spend 4-8 hours on social media and 1.6% spend more than 10 hours. When the students were asked about how they feel of the burden on their daily life and social commitments, 60% of them replied that social media decreases their interaction with the outside environment and family time, 55.6% said it interfered with their homework. The study showed that more than one quarter (26.7%) or almost one out of four reach up to more than 6 hours per day and could sometimes reach up to 10 in browsing and interacting with social media. The study reflected that more than 400 children showed the negative symptoms on the use of tablets. It appeared significantly on children who use them for more than two hours a day compared to their counterparts who do not use it at all or use it less than two hours. They have noticed that those who use it less have great language, motor and mental skills. Parents do not seem to be paying attention on how technology is taking their kids away from them. Children between the ages of 11 and 17 found out what really is keeping them so busy on all these addictive devices. Around 70% of them are most vulnerable to gaming addiction. They belong to the under-five age group, because parents are preoccupied with them. Conclusion: Electronic addiction among children and adolescents is a rapidly growing phenomena in the City of Dubai. It has a significant impact on the social and professional life and functions of this group, which necessitate intervention at many levels.