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Is video game addiction a mental disorder ? By Lindsey Tanner http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19354827/ns/technology_and_science- games/t/video-game-addiction-mental-disorder/#.TsP6PmDyEVl

Summary of the Article American Medical Association is considering labeling video game addiction as a psychiatric disorder Video game makers disagree. 90% of America’s kids play videogames;15% of those kids are addicted to video games. The younger the kids start playing video games the more they become addicted This article was written in 2007 They didn't’t classify this as a disorder but they will review in 2012 .

Example of Addiction In Frisco, Texas, a 17 year old boy went from being highly educated to the point of video games ruining his life. The mother said, “We tried taking Michael to a therapist and tried taking the game away.” He ended up in a “ therapeutic boarding school” Son threatened mother. Cursed at her and called her names when she tried to stop him. The parents felt as if there once loving child had become possessed with video games. School was 6 months and $5000

Symptoms of addiction Failing classes Suicidal feelings Lack of sleep Failure to bathe Not eating Not interacting with friends or family or acting “belligerent”

Most Addictive Games The video game addiction for the kids are almost as bad as drugs like heroin. Role playing games Multiple players games Example: World of Warcraft

Disagreements about Addiction Michael Gallagher President of Entertainment Software Association “ The AMA is making premature conclusions without the benefit of complete and thorough data.” Dr. Michael Brody Video game obsession could be a symptom of a another mental problem He thinks the addiction hasn’t been proven by research Brody, depression or social anxiety

Works Cited Tanner, Lindsey. "Is Video-game Addiction a Mental Disorder? - Technology & Science - Games - Msnbc.com." Msnbc.com - Breaking News, Science and Tech News, World News, US News, Local News- Msnbc.com. Associated Press, 22 June 2007. Web. 16 Nov. 2011. <

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