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Video Game Addiction Also referred to as gaming
addiction, is excessive or compulsive use of computer
and video games that interferes with daily life.
Instances have been reported in which users play
compulsively, isolating themselves from, or from
other forms of, social contact and focusing almost
entirely on in-game achievements rather than broader
life events. There is no diagnosis of video game
addiction, although it has been proposed for inclusion
in the next version of the Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), according to the
Wikipedia web site for the definition of video game
addiction. According to WebMD, the definition of
video game addiction is:
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The person needs more and more
of a substance or behavior to keep him/her
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If the person does not get more of the substance
or behavior, he/she becomes irritable and
miserable. |
The therapeutic approach is the same Psychotherapy
with a solution oriented approach to working with
the client to resolve life problems. Therapy includes
individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy.
Therapies might also include
solution focused therapy, trauma
therapy, EMDR, music
therapy, art
therapy, and other therapeutic approaches. Video
game addiction treatment also includes
groups on addiction education, coping skills, decision
making skills, anger management, stress reduction,
meditation, and yoga.
Addicts of this compulsive habit can become isolated,
drop out of their social networks, refrain from
hobbies, family gatherings, experience a decline
in academics and grade point average or college
classes and diminished self-esteem and communication
skills is also common.
Warning signs for video game addiction include:
• Playing for increasing amounts of
time
• Thinking about gaming during
other activities
• Gaming to escape
from real-life problems, anxiety, or depression
• Lying to friends and family to conceal gaming
• Feeling irritable when trying to cut down
on gaming
• Loss of time with family
and friends
• Loss of time in academics
• Loss of time in employment
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Isolation
If you or a loved one, are experiencing the warning
signs of video game addiction,
contact Cove Center for Recorey - Addiction
Treatment Center, the most recognized and
nationally accepted program for Video Game Addiction.
Adult Video Addiction, contact www.covecenterforrecovery.com
1-888-387-6237
or
e-mail us.
Teen Video Addiction, contact www.inspirationsyouth.com
1-888-757-6237
.
Reach out to us. Recovery from addiction is just a click or a phone call away.
If the information you are looking for is not found here and you need immediate
attention you may contact us:
Addiction Treatment for adults and young adults: 1-888-387-6237
Addiction Treatment for Teens: 1-888-757-6237
http://www.inspirationsyouth.com
You may also send us e-mail.
Please keep in mind that e-mails are answered within 24 hours Monday
through Friday.
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