Are you or a loved one suffering from an unhealthy dependence on technology?
For nearly 20 years we have been helping our clients move forward towards a richer and fuller life. The Computer Addiction Treatment Program exclusively treats video game addiction, compulsive/excessive social networking, compulsive video watching and other forms of problematic technology-based media consumption.
Reclaim a happy, healthy life
Unlike drug/alcohol rehabs, therapeutic boarding schools and wilderness programs, this is all we treat. Read more about our concerns - click here.
What is Computer / Video Game Addiction?
Our use of computer technology to provide entertainment and communication has enriched our lives in so many ways. In 1981 when the IBM PC was first released and the most popular video game was Atari, technology addiction was not a problem. Few could have anticipated that in a few short decades individuals world-wide would play video games, watch YouTube videos or communicate with others using hand held devices for hours each day at the exclusion of virtually all other activities. Ten years ago only 25% of teenagers in the United States spent 8 or more hours in front of a screen. Today the CDC informs us that youth 11-14 spend nearly 9 hours a day in front of screens for entertainment. Welcome to the 21st century!
Is My Child Addicted?
Proper diagnosis guides effective treatment. Learn more about recognizing the signs of computer and video game addiction.
Treatment options to meet your needs
Treatment
We offer outpatient, 3 day intensive and inpatient (adults) treatment along with remote telephone/video conference aftercare and coaching.
Parent Coaching
We give parents the tools to help them bring their loved one into treatment and succeed in treatment long term.
Intervention
We provide support for family interventions in-home, in-office and by telephone/video conferencing.
Extended Weekend Intensive Outpatient
We are offering a 3 day weekend intensive outpatient treatment option at our Lake Forest location. This includes about approximately 3 hours of assessment and treatment each morning (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) leaving the rest of each day open for a mini-vacation. After care and support will be provided after the weekend through Telehealth/Video-conferencing.
Bear Mountain Retreat
Adult Inpatient Treatment
Adult (18+) 5 night residential treatment program at our retreat in the mountains of Big Bear Lake, CA.
Free phone consultation
Have questions about the program or whether you, your loved one or your client is a good fit? Fill in the form and we will contact you to schedule a free no-obligation phone meeting with a treatment specialist. If you would prefer to contact us by phone, call us toll free at 888-452-1869.
“My son graduated from high school this past Saturday and I want you to know your help was instrumental in helping us get through it. He graduated with honors, scholarships, and straight As for last semester.”
“Thank you so much for your help and advice when my son was hooked on World of Warcraft. He is now a freshman at Cal Poly studying biomedical engineering and doing well. He has grown out of his gaming days and is studying hard.”