Gaming Fanatics Show Hallmarks of Drug Addiction

November 17th 2005 | Gaming

Excessive computer gaming has the hallmarks of addiction, suggests new experiments on "drug memory". The researchers argue it should be classified as such, enabling “addicts” to start seeking help.

Excessive computer game players showed classic signs of craving when they were presented with freeze-frames from some of their favourite games – they desperately wanted to play, expected to feel better once they did, and fully intended to indulge again as soon as possible.

New Scientist

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Gaming Fanatics Show Hallmarks of Drug Addiction
Published in: Gaming on 2005-11-17