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Video Game Addiction Information

Game addiction is a form of psychological addiction related to a compulsive use of computer and video games, most notably MMORPGs - open ended, online video games known for their depth, breadth, and social interaction. People suffering from this form of addiction may experience intense cravings to play the game and may also suffer symptoms of withdrawal when they stop playing the game. Those affected may also enter long periods of self-imposed social isolation where friends and family are excluded. One example of this is the gamer widow, a term used to designate a spouse or significant other who has been neglected because of the video game addiction.

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We know that there are a number of bad habits that contribute to poor overall health. Among those habits are smoking, substance use or abuse, and overeating, to name just a few. When people are stressed out they tend to fall back on habitual behavior and since stress is so rampant in today’s fast paced world we are seeing more and more evidence ... Read More »
Food addiction is a topic that has been debated by medical professionals for years. And who is surprised? How many women do you know claim they are addicted to chocolate, salty chips, or ice cream? These are individuals who emphatically state that they truly “cannot” stop eating the identified item once they start. New evidence ... Read More »
When you think of gamers do you typically picture someone sitting alone in a dark room engrossed in an interaction with their computer? While this may be the case some of the time, according to Penn State researchers, it is not always an accurate portrayal. It has long been thought that those who play video games extensively were also somewhat ... Read More »

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