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Playing online video games is an increasingly popular activity, especially among children and young people. The popularity of video games is partially due to how game manufacturers design them; these designs affect the brain’s reward centers, keep users playing for as long as possible, and incentivize increased spending on in-game purchases.
Unfortunately, this can cause video gaming addictions, especially for children and teens between eight and 18. Internet gaming disorder (IGD) is characterized by severely reduced control over gaming habits and negative impacts on personal, social, and educational responsibilities. It can severely harm a child’s social life, future job success, and overall physical and mental wellness.
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Signs of Video Game Addiction
According to an article in the medical science journal Cureus, symptoms of video game addiction include the following.
- Preoccupation with gaming. This includes excessively thinking about gaming, which may be intrusive and distract from other tasks. It may cause one to overlook daily actions such as eating and bathing. It may also result in losing interest in other activities, such as playing sports or working out.
- Deception. This can include lying about gaming time. For example, teenagers may tell their parents they have been doing homework while gaming for hours behind closed doors.
- Withdrawing from social life. Gaming is a solitary activity, leading to a lack of social interaction. Gaming “relationships” may become more important than those in real life.
- Emotional and psychological changes. Gamers may become agitated or unfocused when they cannot play. When asked to stop, they may become defensive or angry.
- Gaming as an escape. The gaming-addicted may rely on gaming to escape from life and avoid addressing actual issues.
Experiencing the negative consequences of a gaming addiction may not stop the person from continuing to game. This can lead to further emotional or psychological harm or debilitation.
The Negative Effects of Video Game Addiction
Researchers have concluded that excessive use of video games may lead to adverse effects, such as:
- Stress
- Aggressive behavior
- Verbal memory deficiency
- Depression
- Lowered cognitive ability
- Sleeping disorders
- Anxiety
- Lack of impulse control
- Eye strain
- Back strain
- Loss of communication and/or social skills
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Extreme weight loss or gain
- Loss of friends
- Poor work or school performance
Kids predisposed to impulse control disorders like ADD and ADHD are especially at risk of becoming severely addicted to video games.
Along with the above, gaming addiction can have financial consequences. The addiction can cause the individual to overspend to satisfy their urge.
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Treatment Options
Clinical evidence has shown that those addicted to online games experience biopsychological symptoms and complications, including hangovers, changes in mood, adaptability, and withdrawal.
Effective treatments for gaming addiction may include:
- Therapy/counseling
- Medication
- Substance abuse treatment
Research into gaming addiction treatments has been relatively limited. More research must be done to determine how effective these treatments may be.
How We Can Help
A gaming addiction can rob a person of their friends, family, career, and even health. It may be possible to hold negligent gaming companies accountable and recover money to take care of the addicted person’s medical and psychological needs.
Gaming addiction claims and lawsuits are not as common as other types of cases, so it is crucial to hire a lawyer with relevant experience when filing a gaming addiction claim.
At Bullock Legal Group, our team of experienced, compassionate attorneys can:
- Explain whether you have a case
- Identify the liable parties
- Submit a gaming addiction claim on your behalf
- Gather documentation to prove your losses
- Negotiate for a fair settlement
Compensation for gaming addiction may include money for the cost of medical treatment, mental health difficulties, and other struggles resulting from addiction.
Our law firm works with clients to change how gaming companies design their products. A successful lawsuit could force them to stop actively designing addictive games.
Call (888) 507-4198 or contact us online for a free case review with an attorney about a potential video game addiction claim today.
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