On Tuesday November 27, from 12:30 to 5:00 pm, I will be presenting a workshop on technology addictions. The main goal of the workshop is to offer participants an opportunity to learn how video games, mobile technologies and the Internet (gambling, pornography, online communities, etc.) entrain and control the nervous system and personal psychology. We will also examine what makes certain technologies addictive and what role social service providers can play in preventing and treating problem use.

The workshop is sponsored by Richmond Addictions Services, is open (and free!) to all Richmond social services providers, and will be held at the Ralph Fischer Auditorium in Richmond General Hospital.

If you work in Richmond, contact George Passmore (george@richmondaddictions.ca) to register. If you are interested in this workshop for your own organization, get in touch with me.