Using cognitive behavioral therapy as the select treatment approach for problematic Internet usage

In the 11th revision of the World Health Organization International Classification of Diseases, gambling disorder and computer gaming disorder are classified as addictive behavioral disorders, which can be further specified as primarily offline and primarily online, respectively. Evidence of the good efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy approaches for Internet gaming disorder has been seen in multiple clinical studies. Also, some evidence has been shown for pharmacological interventions; especially, antidepressant medication has been shown to have good effects in reducing pathological Internet use.