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  2. Video game addiction - Wikipedia

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    Video game addiction is a broader concept than internet gaming addiction, but most video game addiction is associated with internet gaming. APA suggests, like Khan, [14] the effects (or symptoms) of video game addiction may be similar to those of other proposed psychological addictions.

  3. Video game–related health problems - Wikipedia

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    Game addiction problems can induce repetitive strain injuries, skin disorders or other health issues. Other problems include video game-provoked seizures in patients with epilepsy. [1] In rare and extreme cases, deaths have resulted from excessive video game playing (see Deaths due to video game addiction). [2]

  4. Internet addiction disorder - Wikipedia

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    Gaming Addicts Anonymous, founded in 2014 is a 12-step program focused on recovery from computer gaming addiction. [114] [115] Internet and Technology Addicts Anonymous (ITAA), founded in 2017, is a 12-step program supporting users coping with the problems resulting from compulsive internet and technology use.

  5. Gaming addiction classified as mental health disorder by WHO

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    Many parents already have concerns, but some may now have a new argument for limiting their children's 'screen time' - addiction to video games has been recognised by World Health Organization as ...

  6. Playing it safe online: Safeguarding children from online ...

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    Online gaming is often a means of escape, allowing the game player to unwind after a day at work or school, and statistics have shown that these games have grown immensely in popularity ...

  7. Luigi Mangione was ‘afraid’ of porn, social media addiction ...

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    Luigi Mangione was allegedly terrified of the dangers of social media, video games and porn — and railed about US health care months before he is accused of gunning down health insurance CEO ...

  8. Psychological effects of Internet use - Wikipedia

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    The results of the scan revealed that online gaming addiction "impairs gray and white matter integrity in the orbitofrontal cortex of the prefrontal regions of the brain". [30] According to Keath Low, psychotherapist, the orbitofrontal cortex "has a major impact on our ability to perform such tasks as planning, prioritizing, paying attention to ...

  9. Game on: The surprising potential health benefits of online ...

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    “Playing video games is an incredible stress reliever and can be a much-needed mood boost, especially when playing online with friends,” says von der Linden. “However, users should enjoy it ...