FAIRFIELD, Vt. (WCAX) – In the digital age, many find themselves staring at screens most of the day, with parents and teachers in attention battles with their kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Families and educators in Fairfield heard about the ways to tackle the downsides of social media, the internet, and gaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Psychiatrist Dr. Harris Strokoff knows the impacts of the internet, social media, and gaming well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI feel like I have, in many ways, had a first-hand seat to watch how it has impacted specifically child development and adult development,\u201d said Dr. Strokoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At Fairfield Elementary School Wednesday evening, Strokoff explained to parents and teachers what he\u2019s seen as he treats children and young adults in the digital age, a major issue being internet and gaming addiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou see the same things that you see when people are addicted to drugs and alcohol,\u201d said Dr. Strokoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Strokoff says common symptoms of gaming and internet addiction are making up excuses, not being able to stop even when you want to, and withdrawal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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