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1. Video Game Addiction

2. Video Game Addictions
1. Addiction is defined as “A primary, chronic
disease, characterized by impaired control
over the use of a psychoactive substance
and/or behavior.”
2. People who play games compulsively and
avoid other responsibilities are video game
addicts.

3. What is Video Game
Addiction (Cont’d)
Video game addiction is not an addiction that
is recognized in the Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual of Mental Disorders, however, it shares
many of the symptoms of other addictions and is a
rising concern.

5. Symptoms of Video Game
Addicts
Playing video games for more than 3 hours per sitting.
Passing up activities that are normally enjoyed.
Neglecting work to play the game.
Getting restless or irritable if you can’t play the game.
Trying unsuccessfully to limit or stop game playing.

6. ADDICTIVE

7. Effects of Video Game
Addiction
Obesity
Physical appearance deteriorates
Depression
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Lowered achievement
Physical aggression
Abnormal social development

8. Can this be called an addiction
having games all over? Or just
be called Collectors.

9. CONTROL MEASURES
• Be informed on game content
• Limit playing time
• No playing in the middle of the night
• Homework and chores be completed first
• Do not allow skipping classes or work obligations
• Encourage alternative activities
• Professional help may be needed

10. THANK YOU
By
Nantha Kumar
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