Media Addiction Unit

Our media addiction services are aimed at adults and young people affected by media addiction, as well as their families and caregivers. We offer support through individual consultations, family sessions, and group settings.

Media addiction

Media play a major role in many areas of everyday life. Banking, shopping, and communication are just a few examples of areas where many people use media. Most people use media in a self-determined way.

However, some people develop risky consumption patterns or even an addiction. "Men and women hardly differ in terms of usage duration, but prefer different content.".

Online role-playing games, first-person shooters, and adult websites tend to attract more male users, while women prefer chat rooms and shopping platforms. Over time, addicts develop a certain tolerance, requiring them to increase their dose, i.e., their online time.

In extreme cases, computer addicts spend up to 16 hours a day at the computer. Social life, regular meals and personal hygiene, school or work, and much more are completely neglected. Dirty and cluttered apartments and malnutrition are not uncommon. (Source: No Power to Drugs)

Here's a link for a self-test (Ins-Netz-gehen.de)

Media consumption support services

The consultation hour is offered weekly:  Current dates

People with problematic media use and/or their relatives can use our counseling services during this period without prior appointment. The counseling is free of charge for users.

Beyond the initial consultation, further counseling can be offered to develop strategies for controlling and/or reducing substance use. If needed and at the request of the individual, referrals to additional support services will be provided.

Media group for consumption reduction

The group is aimed at people who want to critically examine their media use. Key components of the program include working on reducing consumption, training in self-control, interaction and reflection within the group, and experiential learning.

Professional exchange

We are a member of the German Association for Media Addiction and the Working Group on Media Addiction in Bremen.

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