Screen addiction triples in Castilla y León, but treatment offers high success rates

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Screen addiction cases have nearly tripled in Castilla y León, surpassing traditional drug abuse among youth. Proyecto Hombre Valladolid reports a significant rise in screen, video game, and gambling addiction interventions, with over 900 young people participating in prevention programs in 2025. Treatment, lasting 6-9 months, successfully resolves screen addiction in 80-90% of cases, with increased family awareness prompting help-seeking.


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