Recent studies have questioned whether The United States are equipped enough to deal with the current influx of gaming addiction.
While more tech savvy nations such as South Korea and Japan have already opened hundreds of internet and gaming addiction centres, the first of its kind only opened this year outside of Seattle, Washington.
About one in 10 American children are addicted to video and/or online games, a study from the National Institute on Media and Family found.
Douglas Gentile, assistant professor of psychology at Iowa State University recently compared gaming habits to that of gambling addicts.
“Excessive gaming can become so compelling, one cannot just quit,” he stated.
Unfortunately, as there is such a shortage in professional help available, many of these addictions are not being acknowledged or treated.
One of the few avenues for help is, ironically, online, where former addicts can offer support and advice. This is similar to Alcoholics Anonymous and other addiction rehabilitation groups.
If you or someone you know has a gaming addiction please visit Online Gaming Addictions Anonymous (www.olganon.org) for help and further advice.
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