Family First Adolescent Services Treatment Center, LMHC, CAP
700 Village Square Crossing # 100
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410

Phone: (561) 419-9361
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Toll Free Phone: (833) 241-7746
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Website: www.familyfirstas.com

Program Description

Video game addiction also known as gaming disorder or internet gaming disorder is generally defined as problematic, compulsive use of video and/or internet games, that results in significant impairment to an individual's ability to function in various life domains over a prolonged period of time. This and associated concepts have been the subject of considerable research, debate and discussion among experts in several disciplines and generated controversy within the medical, scientific and gamin

Services Available Through This Program

Counseling- General

Hours of Operation

Eligibility Requirements and Important Information

Age Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19) Gaming is considered problematic or disordered if a child isn't able to control the amount of time he or she spends on video games; if they put gaming before responsibilities at home, homework, time with their friends, team sports or hobbies, and even eating and sleeping; and if they continue to play video games or play them more despite experiencing fallout like the loss of friendships, poor grades, fighting with their parents, and suffering health.

Availability and Fees

Current Wait List:	NO
Handicapped Access:	YES
Accepts Medicaid:	NO
Accepts Medicare:	NO
Accepts Private Insurance:	YES
Financial Assistance Available?:	YES
Sliding Scale:	YES

Other Fee Information

FREE CONSULTATION

Other Useful Information

Alternative Languages: Spanish Alcohol Abuse Anxiety Bipolar Disorder Chronic Impulsivity Depression Drug Abuse Dual Diagnosis Internet Addiction Oppositional Defiance Trauma and PTSD Video Game Addiction