2007-02-19 09:20:36 · 13 answers · asked by naveh4 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Video & Online Games
Addiction is strange when it comes to video games as it usually depends on how much someone plays. Some people might consider me and addict with the amount of games and systems i have and how much/little i play. I propably play 2-3 hours a day, after work. but it doesnt effect my family, my health or my social skills. Others it does, even with a 2-3 hour a day habit.
2007-02-19 09:26:09 · answer #1 · answered by Jeremy N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well lets first define what an addiction is: * being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs) * an abnormally strong craving Basically an addiction is anything that you have a strong craving for and cannot stop willfully. As it relates to your question, video games can be quite addicting. I think the article you have provided points to this. What has happened is many young children and teens have become engrossed in a false environment. Don't get me wrong, I think video games provide a source of entertainment that can be pleasurable. But the issue becomes when playing video games is all you do. It takes away from life. Video games can be addicting because it presents a world that is realistic. So much so that many lose precious time in life. How is it addicting? Well for one, there is a dialogue that is created by characters along with the great graphics. Also there is the issue of the internet. Many play online games allowing them to interact with others. They do so and they become trapped in it, and they can't break free from it so easily. They think its real when in essence its just a form of entertainment that takes up so much time. So yes, I believe it is a problem for today's youth.
2016-05-24 17:35:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah. Anyone can get addicted to anything. Just because some people have game addictions, that doesn't mean that video games are bad. Just like food, moderation and the occasional splurge is perfectly suitable and within the boundaries of a healthy lifestyle. Once you start abandoning your responsibilities and dignity to video games, then you have a problem.
2007-02-19 10:11:04 · answer #3 · answered by marksman11011 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do believe video games are addicting, the only way to not become addictive and just play every once in a while for leisure is nt=ot to play as many games
2007-02-19 09:24:11 · answer #4 · answered by Billy B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course. Video Games stimulate the mind, just like drugs do. :Although makes you wonder why people don't have a little more of a life that they are actually addicted to games. I mean I like to play games don't get me wrong. Heck I'll get a good game and seem addicted.
2007-02-19 09:40:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I do becasue there is such a thing.Some people may even skip work and meals just to play.Video games can be addicting so I would watch the amount you play them.I have never been addicted to Video games because I'm more of a sporty person.Deddictate the time of playin to much video games to somethind else.
2007-02-19 09:26:47 · answer #6 · answered by RandomKYGurl(<3KY) 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes i believe in video game addiction i have one but its not as bad as it used to be
2007-02-19 09:23:43 · answer #7 · answered by Samren 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course. you might not realize it but in your lifetime the average human is addicted to over 600 video games. whenever your frussterated with a game it means your slightly addicted, and if you can't stop playing it your also in a partial hypnotic state.
2007-02-19 09:28:32 · answer #8 · answered by confused 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, espesialy online games, the CounterStrike series, MMORPG's like World of Warcraft, runescape etc. can be very adictive.
2007-02-19 09:25:24 · answer #9 · answered by jakelangford123 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but it only happens to me when i get a new game. Once its over i'm out.
2007-02-19 10:58:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋