In collaboration with the New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC), the RI Council on Problem Gambling Presents:
Title: Trapped in Cyberspace: Understanding Internet Addiction
DATE: May 1, 2026 from 12:00pm-1:30pm ET
CEUs: Eligible for 1.5 CEUs (RI-NASW)
Trainer: Donald McCourtney, PHD, MBA, R-PRS, CPRS-PG, IGRS, BARA, ICGC-II
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In broad terms, Internet addiction can be defined as a behavioral pattern of Internet use that encompasses an uncontrolled desire for the use of the Internet for unrestrained and excessive periods of time, with associated substantial psychosocial and functional impairments that are not accounted for by any other disorder.
Objectives:
Participants will learn how to:
- Examine the S/S of Internet Addiction
- Understand the physio/psycho/social effects of internet addiction
- Examine technology guidelines
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DIwQ4P8-RY6XT7qQNY0QxA
