Game addiction is a form of psychological addiction related to a compulsive use of computer and video games, most notably MMORPGs - open ended, online video games known for their depth, breadth, and social interaction. People suffering from this form of addiction may experience intense cravings to play the game and may also suffer symptoms of withdrawal when they stop playing the game. Those affected may also enter long periods of self-imposed social isolation where friends and family are excluded. One example of this is the gamer widow, a term used to designate a spouse or significant other who has been neglected because of the video game addiction.
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http://gamingsucks.com A website for Gaming Widows' to rant and rave and find support. **
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EverQuest Daily Grind - A blog about game addiction from a former gamer. Includes stories and letters from past and present addicts.
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500Families Against EverQuest - A support network for those adversely affected by game addiction.
Meta Description: [ Families Against EverQuest® was created to provide families dealing with the devastating effects of addiction to Massive Multi-Player Online Games (MMPORG) information about the games so you can better understand the addiction. ]
500Gameaddict.org.uk - A support site for game addicts. Includes news, stories, articles and forums.
404Online Gamers Anonymous - Twelve-step support network for gaming addicts. Includes news, explanation of the 12-step approach, and forums.
Parentreport: Video Game Addiction - Background information and message boards for parents concerned about video game addiction in children and teenagers.
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Studies show that the excitement of video games makes playing them addictive. Parents of preteens hardly find this surprising. ]
Video Games Clues to Addiction - Short report on a research study that showed that gaming stimulates production of the neurotransmitter dopamine, which is related to addiction.
Yahoo! Groups : EverQuest-Widows - A large, international, support group for those effected by game addiction.
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