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Video Games May Cause Alterations in the Brain

The dangers of video game use have long been debated in the media. Parents have been cautioned about the risks of allowing their children to play violent video games, with statistics being cited about how many violent deaths children witness in a year. The fear of exposure to violence is now being augmented by reports of a connection between screen time and obesity levels among children. Continue Reading

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Video Game Addicts May Show Similar Brain Structure to Gambling Addicts

There is relatively little understanding of both the possible existence of video game addiction and of gambling addiction, when compared to other types of addiction. Research is increasingly focused on learning about these addictions because as the options available for both online gaming and online gambling grow, there may be an increased level of addiction. Continue Reading

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NFL’s Quinn Pitcock Fought 18-Hour-a-Day Video Game Addiction

A relatively uncommon culprit on the celebrity scene is emerging: video game addiction. Detroit Lions’ NFL player Quinn Pitcock’s story of addiction to online gaming is drawing attention to the problem and the destruction it can bring, including 18-hour days playing games online at the height of his addiction. Continue Reading

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Young Gamer Dead from Possible Gaming Addiction

Most parents are concerned about the amount of time their children spend playing video games, but can too much Xbox really kill you?

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Video Game Addiction Cited as Reason for Divorce

Video game addiction has symptoms similar to other types of addiction. In pursuit of the games such as Internet-based and console games, addicts begin to be committed to gaming to the detriment of other parts of their lives. Those addicted to gaming may experience professional or academic failure, erosion of personal relationships and a lack of interest in any activity that does not include video games.

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Joint Pain in Teens May Indicate a Video Game or Texting Addiction

Among the side effects from teens overusing video games are joint pain and finger pain, which join a list of growing health problems related to excessive video game use. Continue Reading

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Video Game Addiction Can Be Deadly; Addicts Can Play for Hours Without Stopping

Increasing numbers of adults are staying up to the wee hours on their computers playing video games, leading to the destruction of their families, careers and personal lives – even serious and deadly neglect of their children. Continue Reading

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Pathological Video Gaming Linked to Depression, Anxiety in Children

The debate over whether video gaming addiction can actually be recognized as an official addictive disorder continues, and is still pending consideration into the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. However, a new study has confirmed that pathological gaming not only shares characteristics of other addictive disorders, but also is a precursor to such behavioral problems as depression and anxiety among young gamers. Kids with gaming addictions may face additional behavioral deficits like lack of social competence and poor academic performance.

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Problem Gaming Linked with Several Problem Behaviors

Although addiction to video games affects a small percentage of the teenage population, a new study is showing that more behavioral conditions are associated with problem gaming than may have previously been understood.

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Gaming Addiction Threatens Career of Pro Ball Player

An addiction can have a debilitating effect on an individual’s life. The topic of addiction is not always as important as what it does to the individual. He or she may completely wrap his or herself up in the activities surrounding the addiction, which can lead to the loss of a job, friends, family and even a home.

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