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The AI Addiction Center is pioneering research and treatment for AI dependency, chatbot addiction, and digital relationship disorders. We provide expert commentary and resources for media coverage of this emerging mental health crisis.
Organization Overview
Mission
The AI Addiction Center is the first specialized treatment center addressing AI dependency, chatbot addiction, and unhealthy relationships with artificial intelligence. We provide research-based assessment, treatment, and prevention programs.
Founded
2024 – Established in response to the emerging crisis of AI companion addiction and digital dependency following the widespread adoption of advanced AI chatbots.
Expertise
Our team combines over 20 years of experience in technology industry practices and psychiatric mental health, uniquely positioning us to understand both the technical and psychological aspects of AI addiction.
Services
Individual assessments, corporate wellness programs, professional training for mental health providers, and research into AI dependency patterns and treatment methods.
Available for Media Commentary
Our experts are available for interviews, expert commentary, and analysis on AI addiction and digital wellness topics.
Expert Topics
- AI addiction and dependency patterns
- Chatbot relationship psychology
- Digital wellness in the workplace
- AI companion addiction cases
- Technology industry practices
- Treatment and recovery approaches
Media Formats
- Radio interviews
- Podcast appearances
- Written quotes and analysis
- Expert panel discussions
- Documentary participation
- Research data and case studies
Real Case Studies & Documented Phenomena
Character.AI Algorithm Changes (2023)
When Character.AI updated its algorithm, thousands of users experienced genuine grief responses. Reddit communities documented users describing the experience as “losing the love of my life” and feeling like “a friend died by suicide.”
Reddit Recovery Communities
Communities like r/Character_AI_Recovery (900+ members) and r/ChatbotAddiction feature posts like “I’ve been clean for a week!” and “I’m on my probably hundredth attempt of quitting,” demonstrating real addiction-like patterns.
AI Companion Relationships
Documented cases include users conducting digital wedding ceremonies with AI companions, developing romantic feelings for Replika partners, and prioritizing AI relationships over human connections.
Workplace Dependency
Companies report employees unable to make decisions without AI assistance, decreased creative problem-solving, and anxiety when AI tools are unavailable during system outages.
Why This Story Matters Now
AI addiction represents an unprecedented intersection of technology and mental health, requiring new frameworks for understanding and treatment.
Emerging Crisis
- First documented cases of AI relationship addiction
- Traditional therapy inadequate for AI-specific issues
- Growing support communities seeking help
Unique Challenges
- AI designed to create emotional dependency
- Genuine feelings for non-human entities
- Withdrawal symptoms when AI changes
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Media Contact Information
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