It is important to differentiate between the abusive use of video games and addiction.
Video games have spread rapidly and are now found on all kinds of devices we use daily, such as mobile phones and tablets, in addition to typical consoles. It’s an apparently harmless way to pass the time, but in recent years, the possibility of video game addiction is starting to be raised.
A weekend spent playing video games for hours does not necessarily imply an addictive behavior. However, one must be attentive to the appearance of symptoms that may suggest an evolution from self-control to pathological behavior, where control becomes beyond the players’ capabilities.
Some of the clues that can trigger the alarm:
- Social isolation.
- Using games to channel daily stress.
- Muscle pain due to poor posture.
- Loss of sense of time.
- Outbursts of anger when game time is limited.
Only recently have video games come to be considered potential causes of addiction. It cannot be compared to a drug addiction like cocaine in terms of impact on physical health. But video game addiction can be particularly challenging due to how easy it is to access them.
At CC Adicciones, the treatment for video game addiction, as with other addictive behaviors, aims for the patient to regain full control of their life. The 1st visit is free, and you can request information by calling 977809523.
