What is Problematic Smartphone Use? Problematic smartphone use involves compulsive checking, excessive screen time, and behaviours that interfere with work, study, relationships or sleep. While smartphones are useful tools, some people develop maladaptive patterns—frequent notifications, doomscrolling, and habit-driven social media use—that cause distress and functional impairment.At Hope Rehab & Wellness we treat adults and…

What is Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD)? Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) is marked by impaired control over gaming, increasing priority given to gaming over other activities, and continuation of gaming despite negative consequences. It can affect adolescents and adults and often co-occurs with mood disorders, ADHD, sleep problems, and social withdrawal. IGD can manifest as…

Addiction is not an individual journey — it’s a family one. Whether it’s alcohol addiction treatment,  drug  addiction  treatment,  or  depression  and  anxiety  treatment,  families  often carry the invisible scars alongside their loved one. From the heartache of trust being broken, to the financial strain, to the silence that sits at dinner tables — addiction…

Recognizing When It’s Time to Seek Addiction Treatment Addiction doesn’t start overnight—it creeps in slowly, often disguised as casual use or stress relief. But how do you know when substance use has crossed the line into a serious problem? Millions of people silently struggle with drug addiction, alcoholism, and substance abuse, unsure if they truly…