A gaming disorder, sometimes referred to as “video game addiction,” is a pattern of game-playing behavior—involving online gaming or offline video games—that is difficult to control and that continues ...

As online video games increase in popularity — particularly with the COVID-19 pandemic forcing people to stay home — some players are becoming addicted as they seek feelings of achievement and escape, ...

Warning: Online game playing can be hazardous to one's health. So far, such a warning--usually reserved for addictive products like cigarettes and liquor--has yet to appear on the growing stable of ...

Gaming addiction, classified as a behavioral disorder, is characterized by compulsive and excessive gaming behavior that negatively impacts various aspects of an individual’s life. The Diagnostic and ...

A NEW law says online gaming is an addiction like gambling, drugs and alcohol, and wants the gaming industry to help pay for treatment. The bill is winning support from parents, religious groups and ...

Video games have become a global phenomenon, offering immersive entertainment and fostering vibrant online communities. However, for some individuals, gaming can evolve from a fun pastime into an ...

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Warning: online game playing can be hazardous to health. So far, such a warning -- usually reserved for addictive products like cigarettes and liquor -- has yet to appear on the growing stable of ...