Game Junkie: Addiction in Video Games
Warning: This episode deals with death and drug references
Video Game Addiction, or as the WHO calls it: Gaming Disorder, is a complex issue that has led to tragic deaths. We take a look at what causes video game addiction, the mechanics hacking our brain to dopamine addiction and who is to blame.
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Sources:
Video Game Addiction: Past, Present and Future - Current Psychiatric Review
Theory of Flow - Mihaly Robert Csikszentmihalyi
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If you're concerned for yourself or a loved one about possible video game addiction and related problems, talk to your healthcare provider or a mental health professional.
