Treatment of Internet Addiction with Anxiety Disorders: Treatment Protocol and Preliminary Before-After Results Involving Pharmacotherapy and Modified Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Veruska Andrea Dos SantosRafael Christophe FreireMorena Mourao ZuglianiPatricia CirilloHugo Henrique SantosAntonio Egidio NardiAnna Lucia KingPublished in: JMIR research protocols (2016)
This study is the first research into IA treatment of a Brazilian population. The improvement was remarkable due to the complete engagement of patients in therapy, which contributed to the success of the treatment from a behavioral perspective, and gave patients the confidence to continue to manage Internet use in their lives.