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Video game addiction is a mental health disorder, World Health Organization says
Posted on 6/18/18 at 10:29 am
Posted on 6/18/18 at 10:29 am
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The World Health Organization has officially classified video game addiction as a mental health disorder.
The health body said that addiction is severe enough to be included in International Classification of Diseases released Monday. The WHO characterizes two forms of video game addiction: online and offline. It said addiction occurs by putting gaming ahead of “other life interests and daily activities.”
“The pattern of gaming behavior may be continuous or episodic and recurrent,” the classification of diseases said. “The gaming behavior and other features are normally evident over a period of at least 12 months in order for a diagnosis to be assigned.”
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Posted on 6/18/18 at 10:29 am to HailHailtoMichigan!
But cutting off your dick and saying you’re a woman isn’t. 
Posted on 6/18/18 at 10:30 am to HailHailtoMichigan!
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addiction is a mental health disorder
Posted on 6/18/18 at 10:39 am to HailHailtoMichigan!
Video game “addiction” is a mental disorder but gays and trannies aren’t? Gamers are the most oppressed group in society
Posted on 6/18/18 at 10:41 am to HailHailtoMichigan!
People can get addicted to anything enjoyable really.
Might as well add addicted to food.
Might as well add addicted to food.
Posted on 6/18/18 at 10:44 am to HailHailtoMichigan!
I'm a victim finally!!(Everquest)
This post was edited on 6/18/18 at 10:45 am
Posted on 6/18/18 at 10:45 am to HailHailtoMichigan!
So does this mean I can get medical weed now?
Posted on 6/18/18 at 10:46 am to HailHailtoMichigan!
I still have not yet played this fad called FORTNITE
Posted on 6/18/18 at 10:47 am to HailHailtoMichigan!
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“The gaming behavior and other features are normally evident over a period of at least 12 months in order for a diagnosis to be assigned.”
Posted on 6/18/18 at 10:48 am to HailHailtoMichigan!
But alcohol and drug addictions are “diseases?”
Posted on 6/18/18 at 10:52 am to HailHailtoMichigan!
Addiction is a problem. It doesn't matter what it is to which you are addicted.
Addiction is the problem. Lack of self control is the problem. Lack of discipline. Lack of real world purpose is a problem.
Kids don't have self control or purpose in life. Children inherently crave discipline and purpose. Without a strong set of parents to instill discipline and purpose you end up with wildly out of control and unpredictable little shits yearning for a sense of belonging and accomplishment.
Parents and society are failing children at an alarming and increasing rate.
Addiction is the problem. Lack of self control is the problem. Lack of discipline. Lack of real world purpose is a problem.
Kids don't have self control or purpose in life. Children inherently crave discipline and purpose. Without a strong set of parents to instill discipline and purpose you end up with wildly out of control and unpredictable little shits yearning for a sense of belonging and accomplishment.
Parents and society are failing children at an alarming and increasing rate.
This post was edited on 6/18/18 at 10:54 am
Posted on 6/18/18 at 10:53 am to HailHailtoMichigan!
Amazing how nobody really got addicted to the Atari or Nintendo era video games.
I guess it helped that Dr. Mom and Dr. Dad were around to dish out their prescription of "Turn that shite off and go outside"
I guess it helped that Dr. Mom and Dr. Dad were around to dish out their prescription of "Turn that shite off and go outside"
Posted on 6/18/18 at 10:54 am to HailHailtoMichigan!
The nerds on the gaming board are triggered by this announcement.
Posted on 6/18/18 at 11:13 am to HailHailtoMichigan!
How stupid. What about people who want to excel at the game for streaming, esports, or social media content? That is a job. It's the same as someone that practices football everyday. They have to alienate themselves in order to dedicate themselves to the sport. This can be applied to anything. What about school? Are you an addict because you study all the time?
I would argue that anybody that wants to be above average will be an "addict" to the subject.
What's the difference between addiction and dedication? I would say addiction is harmful to the health of the individual.
I would argue that anybody that wants to be above average will be an "addict" to the subject.
What's the difference between addiction and dedication? I would say addiction is harmful to the health of the individual.
This post was edited on 6/18/18 at 11:17 am
Posted on 6/18/18 at 11:39 am to HailHailtoMichigan!
I’m going to start an ADA claim to get a gaming PC in my office plus guaranteed online time during the workday.
Posted on 6/18/18 at 11:48 am to HailHailtoMichigan!
Yet liberalism is not???
WHO- You are dismissed.
WHO- You are dismissed.
Posted on 6/18/18 at 11:52 am to HailHailtoMichigan!
There are people addicted to exercise too.
The addiction is the problem, not the activity.
The addiction is the problem, not the activity.
Posted on 6/18/18 at 11:54 am to HailHailtoMichigan!
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“The gaming behavior and other features are normally evident over a period of at least 12 months in order for a diagnosis to be assigned.”
Got my first NES and the original Legend of Zelda over Christmas break my Freshman year of HS in 1987. Stayed up for 2 and 1/2 days straight before I passed out (didn't finish it then, but did soon after). I've since logged countless hours with Resident Evil 2, Deus Ex, Star Wars Galaxies, World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, and more recently, Fortnite.
Just celebrated my 25th wedding anniversary, have four wonderful children, and a fun well-paying job.
Don't listen to them. Play those games.
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