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No current behavior not web Surfing, not on line porn viewing is getting attention like compulsive video gaming, thanks in part to a trio of highly publicized deaths in China and South Korea from marathon on line gaming sessions. The issue kicked up so much dust that members of the American Psychiatric Association felt compelled to get together and vote on the matter in June of 2007:
"The APA defines mental disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Since the current edition, DSM IV TR, does not list "video game addiction," the APA does not consider "video game addiction" to be a mental disorder at this time. If the science warrants it, this proposed disorder will be considered for inclusion in DSM V, which is due to be published in 2012."
A 2007 Harris poll reported that in the US 8.5% of youth gamers (ages 8 to 18) "can be classified as pathological or clinically 'addicted' to playing Video Games" while another 23% say they have "felt addicted" to video games.
It is extremely unlikely these figures represent an accurate depiction of the problem since, as the APA notes, there is no clinical classification for video game addiction; and further, it is unlikely any of those questioned were qualified to self diagnose. Meanwhile the term 'addiction' has become so casually colloquial among young and old that all sorts of pleasurable activities, from relaxation to eating Popsicles, might elicit the same response.
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Can you be physically addicted to video games?
You cannot be physically addicted to video games in the same way you can be to substances like drugs or alcohol. However, some people may develop a psychological dependency on gaming that can impact their daily life and mental well-being. It's essential to maintain a balance and seek help if gaming starts to interfere with your responsibilities or relationships.
What actors and actresses appeared in Video Game Addiction - 2013?
The cast of Video Game Addiction - 2013 includes: Clinton Boucher as Clinton
Local literature about game and video game addiction?
ewan,....?
What nation has the per capita ratio for video game addiction users?
South Korea has the highest ratio per capita for video game addiction. South Korea is estimated to have about 17 million gamers, which is 35% of the population.
Why do video games become a addiction?
People call video game addiction because they see people always play the game everyday, which in my opinion is not true. Some game have a very long time to complete and requires it to play actively. Hope this helps.
Can you be addicted to technology?
When you say computer addiction, I am going to assume you are talking about video game addiction, not pornography addiction. That being said, It is hard to come up with statistics for how prevalent video game addiction is because it is not a formal diagnosis. This means each study that is done on video game addiction uses different criteria to define what video game addiction is. Three different studies were done in Germany which said that 6%, 3%, and 12% of teenagers showed signs of video game addiction, so you can see how the lack of a formal definition produces inconsistent results. Unfortunately its hard to answer your question because so little is known about video game addiction. However, many addiction professionals do take it seriously. If you know someone who you think may be suffering from video game addiction, you should see If they are willing to accept help, and encourage them to try addiction treatment and/or a twelve step program. However, your question was can it happen easily. If someone spends a long time on the computer every day and has few other interests, then it can become a disabling habit very quickly.
What nation has the highest pero capita ratio for video game addiction users?
Mexico
What nation has the highest per capita ratio for video game addiction users?
Mexico
What nation has the highest per capital ratio for video game addiction users?
south kerea
Are there any video game withdrawals?
there was a kid who was diagnosed by a doctor with legitimate playstation addiction, so he might have had them.
How many different types of addictions are there?
Most clinics will treat addictions for pain killers, opiates and narcotics; some have specialty facilities to treat methamphetamine addiction or alcohol addiction. Each clinic has its own policies on what they will and will not be able to treat.
What can addiction do to your life?
addiction can have many affects in your life. Like game addiction. If you have a job and a good house and then you become a video game addict, you will lose all that because you play to much games. At first it may not seem a addiction, but then you start playing more, and more, and more until your whole life is ruined and you lose everything you own
