Nicholas Kardaras, Ph.D., is an American psychologist, addiction expert, and author. He has gained recognition for his work on the impact of technology on human behavior, particularly concerning the addiction potential of digital media among children and adolescents. Kardaras has written for several publications, has made appearances on various media outlets to discuss his views on digital addiction, and serves as an expert on issues related to mental health and substance abuse. He is possibly best known for his book "Glow Kids: How Screen Addiction Is Hijacking Our Kids—and How to Break the Trance," which explores the effects of screen time on young people and offers insights on how to mitigate these effects. Kardaras' approach often combines clinical experience with research to address the challenges of addiction in the modern world.