Digital Addiction

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Overview: As the world emerges from the global COVID pandemic that forced many to live in isolation, our reliance on digital devices has never been stronger. It is a reality that has taken a toll on many people, with digital addiction rates skyrocketing to unprecedented levels. A&E brings a growing mental health issue.

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Last Updated: 2022-08-10 05:46:58

Episodes

Season	Episode	Name	Aired	Runtime	Overview	Watched
1	1	Beth & Brandon Details	2022-06-13	42 mins	Beth, 53, hides behind the safety and comfort of her dozens of devices until her family and friends confront her on how she cares more for her devices than for them. Brandon, 26, only has in-person relationships with his phone (named "Sandra") and the strangers he meets on hookup apps. When Brandon's online activity invites danger from abusers, mother and friends make one last ditch effort to get him on a safer track.	Mark as Watched
1	2	Steffanie & Matthew Details	2022-06-20	42 mins	Steffanie, 33, is so traumatized by her past that she only feels safe online. But her family and friends worry that her online activity is causing harm. Matthew, 15, is surviving his teen years through his devices. His mother, Lina, in an effort to save her son, ends up discovering more about herself.	Mark as Watched
1	2	Steffanie & Matthew Details	2022-06-20	42 mins	Steffanie, 33, is so traumatized by her past that she only feels safe online. But her family and friends worry that her online activity is causing harm. Matthew, 15, is surviving his teen years through his devices. His mother, Lina, in an effort to save her son, ends up discovering more about herself.	Mark as Watched
1	3	Bella & Lunds Details	2022-06-27	42 mins	Bella 52, obsessed with her social media "analytics," believes her channel will catapult her to fame. Tensions explode when friends try to get her help. Daniel and David, 27, are twin brothers who share everything including compulsively gaming and watching porn online, until mom and friends have had enough.	Mark as Watched
1	4	Wade & Alexis Details	2022-07-11	42 mins	Wade, 38, is addicted to gaming. With no job and no income, he is on the verge of eviction. His friends and family are desperate to get him help. Alexis, 21, has been a cell phone junkie ever since she got her first phone at nine years old. Since then, her phone addiction has only gotten worse–and puts her in dangerous situations time and again. Her family is desperate to help her before it’s too late.	Mark as Watched
1	5	Jocelyn & Nicholas Details	2022-07-18	42 mins	Jocelyn, 29, dreams of being Insta-famous, and her family ignores her online addiction; live-streamer Nicholas, 34, will stop at nothing to achieve his dream of becoming a respected content creator, but his friends fear for his safety.	Mark as Watched
1	4	Wade & Alexis Details	2022-07-11	42 mins	Wade, 38, is addicted to gaming. With no job and no income, he is on the verge of eviction. His friends and family are desperate to get him help. Alexis, 21, has been a cell phone junkie ever since she got her first phone at nine years old. Since then, her phone addiction has only gotten worse–and puts her in dangerous situations time and again. Her family is desperate to help her before it’s too late.	Mark as Watched
1	6	Seth & Monya Details	2022-07-25	42 mins	For Seth, 23, the only world worth living in is the digital one. His family makes one last attempt to save him from the depths of his addictions. Monya, 55, spends most of her day "doomscrolling," but says the problem is with her family, not her.	Mark as Watched
1	7	Wayne & Carissa Details	2022-08-01	42 mins	35-year-old Wayne seems to have a perfect life, but his digital use has led him down a destructive path of porn addiction - and more. Carissa, 23, dreams of helping others through online connections.	Mark as Watched
1	7	Wayne & Carissa Details	2022-08-01	42 mins	35-year-old Wayne seems to have a perfect life, but his digital use has led him down a destructive path of porn addiction - and more. Carissa, 23, dreams of helping others through online connections.	Mark as Watched
1	6	Seth & Monya Details	2022-07-25	42 mins	For Seth, 23, the only world worth living in is the digital one. His family makes one last attempt to save him from the depths of his addictions. Monya, 55, spends most of her day "doomscrolling," but says the problem is with her family, not her.	Mark as Watched
1	8	Kerri & Devonte Details	2022-08-01	42 mins	Kerri, 42, has an online gambling addiction that is tearing her family apart; Devonte, 28, and his wife, Lisa, are expecting their first child together, but Devonte's gaming addiction makes Lisa question if he can be a good father and husband.	Mark as Watched
1	3	Bella & Lunds Details	2022-06-27	42 mins	Bella 52, obsessed with her social media "analytics," believes her channel will catapult her to fame. Tensions explode when friends try to get her help. Daniel and David, 27, are twin brothers who share everything including compulsively gaming and watching porn online, until mom and friends have had enough.	Mark as Watched
1	3	Bella & Lunds Details	2022-06-27	42 mins	Bella 52, obsessed with her social media "analytics," believes her channel will catapult her to fame. Tensions explode when friends try to get her help. Daniel and David, 27, are twin brothers who share everything including compulsively gaming and watching porn online, until mom and friends have had enough.	Mark as Watched
1	9	Skyler & Nina Details	2022-08-08	42 mins	Skyler, 20, spends all of her time creating and consuming content on social media about being a young mum. Nina, 57, discovered social media during the pandemic. But her digital addiction is causing a rift between her and her husband.	Mark as Watched
1	9	Skyler & Nina Details	2022-08-08	42 mins	Skyler, 20, spends all of her time creating and consuming content on social media about being a young mum. Nina, 57, discovered social media during the pandemic. But her digital addiction is causing a rift between her and her husband.	Mark as Watched
1	10	Cooper & Amberlyn Details	2022-08-08	42 mins	29-year-old Amberlyn's online shopping addiction strains her bank account and her relationships, but her family is scared to confront her due to her volatile behaviour. Cooper, 14, spends more time gaming than in school.	Mark as Watched
1	9	Skyler & Nina Details	2022-08-08	42 mins	Skyler, 20, spends all of her time creating and consuming content on social media about being a young mum. Nina, 57, discovered social media during the pandemic. But her digital addiction is causing a rift between her and her husband.	Mark as Watched
1	10	Cooper & Amberlyn Details	2022-08-08	42 mins	29-year-old Amberlyn's online shopping addiction strains her bank account and her relationships, but her family is scared to confront her due to her volatile behaviour. Cooper, 14, spends more time gaming than in school.	Mark as Watched
1	10	Cooper & Amberlyn Details	2022-08-08	42 mins	29-year-old Amberlyn's online shopping addiction strains her bank account and her relationships, but her family is scared to confront her due to her volatile behaviour. Cooper, 14, spends more time gaming than in school.	Mark as Watched
1	8	Kerri & Devonte Details	2022-08-01	42 mins	Kerri, 42, has an online gambling addiction that is tearing her family apart; Devonte, 28, and his wife, Lisa, are expecting their first child together, but Devonte's gaming addiction makes Lisa question if he can be a good father and husband.	Mark as Watched
1	10	Cooper & Amberlyn Details	2022-08-08	42 mins	29-year-old Amberlyn's online shopping addiction strains her bank account and her relationships, but her family is scared to confront her due to her volatile behaviour. Cooper, 14, spends more time gaming than in school.	Mark as Watched
1	10	Cooper & Amberlyn Details	2022-08-08	42 mins	29-year-old Amberlyn's online shopping addiction strains her bank account and her relationships, but her family is scared to confront her due to her volatile behaviour. Cooper, 14, spends more time gaming than in school.	Mark as Watched

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