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Running Head: VIDEO GAME ADDICTION 1
Video Game Addiction
Yoshieko Lewis
American Military University
VIDEO GAME ADDICTION 2
Video Game Addiction
Although the American Medical Association has not yet recognized it as a diagnosable
disorder, the video game addiction is a real problem for many individuals. The addiction is
outlined as an impulse control condition that does not concern using intoxicating drugs and is
just like pathological gambling. Those suffering from the condition use the fantasy world to link
with actual people via the internet as an alternative for real life human interaction, which they
cannot achieve in the usual way (King, Delfabbro, & Griffiths, 2013). These individuals may
grow an emotional connection to online activities and friends that they develop on their computer
screens. Notably, they enjoy elements of online games that offer them an opportunity to
socialize, meet, and exchange opinions. Due to much time required for the games to complete,
addicted individuals feel loyalty and obligations to other players.
