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Teen Video Game Addictions. By: Hunter Brown and Katrina Giffin. What is it?. S evere consequences associated with compulsive use of video and computer games . Not officially recognized as a disorder. Symptoms. Lack of Control Loss of time Defensiveness Mixed feelings
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Teen Video Game Addictions By: Hunter Brown and Katrina Giffin
What is it? • Severe consequences associated with compulsive use of video and computer games. • Not officially recognized as a disorder
Symptoms • Lack of Control • Loss of time • Defensiveness • Mixed feelings • Negative impact on other areas of life
Why? • Self medication • Preoccupation turns into loss of control • They find it more amusing then there real life
Treatments • Substitute this habit for a better one • Get rid of the electronics that the teens addicted to • Be more social
Works Cited. • "Symptoms of Internet Computer Addiction in Teens." Video Game Addiction - Internet Gaming Addiction. Web. 29 Nov. 2011. <http://www.video-game- addiction.org/symptoms-computer-addiction- teens.html>.