Station:
A&E (US)
Status:
Ended
Start:
2022-06-13
Rating:
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Digital Addiction, from the Emmy® Award-winning producers of "Intervention," uncovers the frightening and damaging world of digital dependency and the dramatic impact on the families affected by it. From gaming and social media obsession, to cyber relationship addiction and compulsive information seeking, the addictions are as varied and unexpected as the backgrounds of the addicted. Each episode follows extreme cases of two addicts completely crippled by digital addiction and takes a terrifying look into the dangerous and shocking behaviors that forced their loved ones to intervene. With their lives on the brink of destruction, these families are at their ultimate breaking point. We'll follow along their explosive and emotional road to recovery as experts devise a digital detox tailored to each struggling addict.
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S1E7 - Wayne & Carissa
From the outside, 35-year-old Wayne seems to have a perfect life, but his digital use has led him down a destructive path of porn addiction--and more. Carissa, 23, dreams of helping others through online connections, but she doesn't realize she needs to help herself first.
Air Date: 01 Aug 2022 21:00 (CDT)
S1E8 - Kerri & Devonte
Kerri, 42, has an online gambling addiction that is tearing her family apart. It's urgent that Kerri get help before her family ends up in debt they can't get out of. Devonte, 28, and his wife Lisa, are expecting their first child together. But his gaming addiction makes Lisa question how he can be a good father and husband when he can't stop gaming.
Air Date: 01 Aug 2022 21:00 (CDT)
S1E9 - Skyler & Nina
Skyler, 20, spends all of her time creating and consuming content on social media about being a young mum. Nina, 57, discovered social media during the pandemic. But her digital addiction is causing a rift between her and her husband.
Air Date: 08 Aug 2022 21:00 (CDT)
S1E10 - Amberlyn & Cooper
29-year-old Amberlyn's online shopping addiction strains her bank account and her relationships, but her family is scared to confront her due to her volatile behaviour. Cooper, 14, spends more time gaming than in school.
Air Date: 08 Aug 2022 21:00 (CDT)