Game addiction

1. Game addiction • Central idea: Lifestyle choices and social pressure affect human health • An inquiryinto: video game addiction rehabilitation

2. How manygetcured • About 7 of 10 thetgethelparecompletelycured • Butuassally 25% og back to being addictedbecausetheythinkthey Are cured and quitbeforetheyactuallyarecured

3. Whatarethesignsof video game addiction • •Preoccupation • Someone who is addicted to computer, video, or Internet gaming often exhibits an unusual preoccupation with the game or computer when he is away from it. The teen could seem distracted, irritable, or disinterested and may talk about the game almost constantly. • •Downplaying Computer Use • It's common for someone with addictive, computer-related behaviors to downplay the amount of time she spends in front of the TV or computer. The person may make excuses, saying she "needs" to be online, or may outright lie. • •Lack of Control • A person who is addicted, or at risk of becoming addicted to gaming, is unable to control the amount of time she spends on the computer. She may go online with the intent to spend 15 or 20 minutes, but will keep extending the time until several hours have passed. • •Loss of Time • Along the same lines, a person may sit down at his computer, again with the intent to spend only a few minutes, but completely lose track of time and suddenly find that several hours have passed. It is not unusual for someone with a gaming addiction to play through the night and only realize how much time has passed when the sun begins to rise.

4. What are the signs of video game addiction • •Negative Impact on Other Areas of Life • Because the person spends so much time on the computer or video game console, other areas of life are neglected. He may grow distant from friends and family who had previously been close. Homework may go unfinished, causing grades to slip. In more extreme cases, the teen may even neglect personal hygiene, choosing to play video games rather than taking a shower. • •Hiding From Negative or Uncomfortable Feelings or Situations • Some people become addicted to gaming because they use it to self-medicate. When confronted with situations or feelings that are uncomfortable (feeling sad, arguing with a friend, or getting a bad grade), the person may "hide" in the game as a method of avoidance.

5. What are the signs of video game addiction • •Defensiveness • When confronted or asked about his time spent gaming, a person may become defensive. Denial is often an indication that something is wrong, especially if the person seems unconcerned that friends and family feel neglected or left out of his life. • •Misuse of Money • Someone who is addicted to video, computer, or Internet gaming will spend a disproportionate amount of money on computer-related items. The person will seem to be continually upgrading hardware, software packages, and accessories. This becomes an even greater problem if the person spends money that should be used for bills, groceries, and other necessities. • •Mixed Feelings • As with any addiction, use of the "substance" – in this case, the video game – initially causes euphoric feelings, but that euphoria is quickly followed by guilt. Guilt may be felt either over what the person is doing while online or simply the amount of time he is spending at the computer.

6. Where should you go first if you think you are addicted • The first place you should go to is the doctor to get checked if you are addicted if you are the doctor will send you to a place for rehabilitation or you can choose your self where you want to go because the government will pay for it all

7. Where can you get rehabilitated in norway • Every part of the country have at least one • Akershus:4 Aust-Agder:2 buskerud:1finnmark:1hedmark:1 Hordaland:3 Møre og Romsdal:2 nordland:1 nordtrønderlag:1 Oppland:1oslo:2 rogaland:2 Sogn og Fjordane:2 Sør-Trøndelag:1 Telemark:1troms:2 vest-agder:1 vestfold:2 østfold:4 As you can see every pat of Norway has at least one rehab center

8. How much will treatment cost • The treatmentwon`t cost youanything if you go to the doctor and get classified as addicted then the government will pay for everything like you can get your treatment in Bodø then the government will pay for hotel and flight

9. Whatcanhappen to your body? • Youcangetdesieses like one person gotalergic to dust • And because he didntrealyclean it didnt make his situationanybetter so he was taking pills like a jkunkiethat just had won the big pot in lotto

10. Is there a differnecebeetween men and women • Yes men mostlygetaddicted to money games gambling or video games • Butmostlywemon over 40 yearsof age getaddicted to bingo

11. Who getsaddicted • Videogame addiction is not recognized as a diagnosis, but we know that some players have problems with excessive gambling. Most people struggling with addiction problems, even when it comes to drugs, alcohol or gambling, has another problem in addition to addiction. This can be things like depression, loneliness or that you have problems at home. For some, the game becomes a way to escape problems. In particular online games that lead to this, since they are very time consuming game that can be played almost all the time.

12. What game is most addictive • The game that most peoplegetaddicted to is worldofwarcraftbecause it has extremlygoogdgraphics and exelentthecombat is programedextremelygoodwich most games lack • It also has a prettygood storyline • And thatswhy wow is the big daddyofaddictive games

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