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many people (mostly young men and teens) are addicted to video games. this affects their school work, jobs, relationships and health. how can we treat this major problem?

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2006-10-27 10:22:15 by imputh

Jay Parker, CDP, of the Redmond, Washington based Computer and Internet Addiction Services counseling center, talks about the need to recognize ...

many people (mostly young men and teens) are addicted to video games. this is a serious issue and affects the addicts' health, jobs, relationships and school work. How can we prevent and treat this serious issue?

This is not an addiction, its a choice. That word has been thrown around extremely to much. It is used as an excuse. There is absolutely no addiction to video games, although it may seem that some ppl are. I for one LOVE playing video games and I will stay up all night and day playing games. It however, does not effect my work, relationship, or social life. If it did I could do something about it, just like ANYONE who you say has an "addiction" can do. Anyone can just stop playing, its not hard and it is very very possible. If they let themselves get so bad that it is affecting their life in a negative manner then they themselves should have the self control to stop letting it interrupt their life, if they do not have the self control then the hell with them thats their own problem. If someone isnt responsible enough to put their life in front of a video game then thats not someone I would waste helping.

Alot of kids, however, do not know better, and this is not the kids fault it is simply the parents fault. I know my dad used to MAKE me go outside all freakin day on any warm day and make me socialize and find things to do. He wouldnt allow me to waste my life on nintendo when I could be out playing baseball/basketball/football anything of that sort. Dont punish the kids b/c their parents dont know what their doing. Parents need to learn how to control their kids anyways (without drugging them b/c over half of the time that is unnecessary). Its not hard, you are the freakin parent they do as YOU say, not what they want.

2006-10-27 10:25:17 by imputh

I know it is considered an actual medically diagnosable disorder by a lot of doctors. So, does anyone know which companies will put the money into a treatment center?

At the current time, video game "addiction" is NOT diagnosable (officially) in the DSM-IV-tr or the current version of the ICD.

Until that time, it is highly unlikely that any funding/grants would be issued to study and/or treat it. Companies invest in studies/treatment when it is potentially profitable. Until it is officially diagnosable (and then unofficially treatable), the vast majority of companies will not invest a dime in it.

~M~

2008-06-11 13:32:17 by Ed

this changes some people's lives. If you have any valid prevention and treatment advice, please leave it.

Break Hide or Sell the system you play it for. After withdrawal breaks them they will heal and find anew.

2006-11-05 19:17:59 by imputh

This CAN be a serious problem and may affect health, work and schoolwork. What are some possible solutions?

When I was young, my dad would always tell me that the amount of time I spent on the computer, I'd have to spend double the time doing homework or practicing my maths. For example, I spend 2 hours on the computer, later I would have to spend 4 hours doing work! It often worked because I hated maths.

2006-11-08 19:24:55 by imputh