What are the implications of a video game addiction?

Video Game Addiction Symptoms, Causes and Effects. Although it is not yet recognized by the American Medical Association as a diagnosable disorder, video game addiction is a very real problem for many people. read more

Video Game Addiction Symptoms, Causes and Effects Although it is not yet recognized by the American Medical Association as a diagnosable disorder, video game addiction is a very real problem for many people. read more

Video game addiction can be as problematic as gambling and affects players as young as 8 years old, notes Keith Baker, director of Smith and Jones Addiction Consultants, in an article for Brigham Young University’s NewsNet. Be aware of the effects of a video game compulsion to keep your child's hobby in check. read more

Today, video game addiction has been recognized as a process addiction similar to compulsive gambling, in which the rush of winning becomes one of the primary motivations for playing. In the early days of video games, most games were available only on arcade machines, which were not accessible 24 hours a day. read more