FROM PLAYER TO ADDICT

Download or read book FROM PLAYER TO ADDICT written by Adolfo Benjamin Kunjuk and published by Adolfo Benjamin Kunjuk. This book was released on 2023-03-15 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Video game addiction is a phenomenon that has received increasing attention in recent years. Video games have evolved in complexity and popularity, and along with them, addiction to them has become a problem that affects a significant number of people worldwide. Although video game addiction is not officially recognized as a psychiatric disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) of the American Psychiatric Association, many experts consider it to be a significant problem that requires attention and treatment. The goal of this book is to provide a comprehensive overview of video game addiction, including its causes, consequences, and treatment options. In the first sections, we will explore the reasons behind video game addiction, including the need to escape from daily life problems, the pursuit of instant gratification, mental health issues, and lack of social interaction. We will also examine the accessibility and omnipresence of video games, and how these factors can contribute to addiction. In the following sections, we will analyze the physical and psychological consequences of video game addiction, including its impact on personal relationships and academic and work performance. We will discuss assessment tools for detecting video game addiction, as well as cognitive-behavioral and family therapies for treating addiction. Online treatment programs and 8 support groups for those suffering from video game addiction will also be presented. Furthermore, this book addresses the importance of education on the proper use of video games, as well as the promotion of alternative activities and limiting the time spent on them. Finally, the importance of selfregulation and self-control to avoid video game addiction will be discussed. This book is an essential guide for anyone interested in video game addiction, whether for their own education or to help someone who may be dealing with this problem. Experts in the field, mental health professionals, and parents will find valuable and up-todate information in these pages, and we hope that this book serves as an important tool in the fight against video game addiction.