Video game addiction is a topic that flares up just about as often as the devastating Southern California wild fires. Which is to say that every year the words “video games” and “addiction” get tossed into the media blender.
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Video Game Addiction Quote
“Greater amounts of gaming, lower social competence, and greater impulsivity seemed to act as risk factors for becoming pathological gamers, whereas depression, anxiety, social phobias, and lower school performance seemed to act as outcomes of pathological gaming.” – From an article in the L.A. Times
On-Line Gamers Anonymous
Awhile back I came across Online Gamers Anonymous. The site is a virtual self help group for those struggling with gaming or Internet addiction. Their mission statement says:
On-Line Gamers Anonymous is a fellowship of people sharing their experience, strengths and hope to help each other recover and heal from the problems caused by excessive game playing.
If you find yourself struggling with gaming or Internet addiction, Online Gamers Anonymous would be a great place to start getting help. Your PSA for the day.
Friday Sing Along!
Phew. What a long crazy week! As the countdown to summer approaches, I don’t know about you, but spring fever is hitting hardcore. Others around the world must be feeling this as well (even though its not spring everywhere). Below you will find a collection of odds and ends from through out the week. So sing along with JBG…
Videogame Addiction Center Opens in Britain
Yesterday, the Telegraph reported that Britain’s first videogame addiction center opened.
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