Inside the UK’s first gaming disorder clinic
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Understanding Gaming Addiction and its Impact
This chapter explores the severity of gaming addiction, including extreme behaviors associated with it such as violence, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. It delves into the addictive nature of games and the role of the gaming industry in promoting addictive behavior. The chapter also discusses treatment techniques used at gaming disorder clinics and the need for a large-scale prevalence survey to understand the extent of the disorder.
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