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76May · 51-55, F
Yes. Addiction happens. My father was an alcoholic, so my Mom took me to Al-Anon all the time. It did help me to mature somewhat.

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I don’t understand how people get to the point where it becomes a problem. I don’t think it’s the video game industry’s fault if it does
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@VeronicaPrincess i think it’s different for different individuals. I play video games too. If you’re a grownup and playing video games at 3 am knowing it will interfere with your responsibilities but do it anyway..who is to blame here really?
VeronicaPrincess · 61-69
@SW-User The question asked whether gaming addiction was a problem, it didn't assign blame. Addictions arise for many reasons, but in the end, they're the result of the user succumbing to the their need to escape, by whatever addictive method they've become comfortable using.
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@VeronicaPrincess that’s true but I still think it’s more of a habit or hobby than an addiction. It’s not the same as substance abuse. All you gotta do is fill up your time with different activities. If you have an opiate addiction,it’s not that simple.
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No, I don't think so. The ones that Rooster was working on were all strategy games, like military chess. They make you think and react.
NativeOregonian · 51-55
My oldest brother is 51, cannot stop playing for even one hour, unless it is to watch faux.
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screen addiction is the real problem...be it videogames or "social" activities...
VeronicaPrincess · 61-69
While it is an issue, the seriousness of it varies from person to person.
addie65 · 56-60, F
Addiction is addiction. Doesn't matter to what.
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Any addiction is serious.
Tracos · 51-55, M
Yes ... Especially the games that solely are focusing on exploiting the dopamine addiction... Lots of small tasks, with equally small rewards demanding ever so brief attention every other minute or so

 
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