The Science behind Video Game Addiction

Fortnite, PUBG, League of Legends, the list goes on; video games are literally everywhere. This week, Kat breaks down some science behind video game addiction, how it comes to be, and where a person can seek help. While Kat is all sciency and smart, Shrimp comes to the realization that a previous partner was addicted to gaming. We love analyzing terrible relationships! 

Tell us about your video game habits. Over on our Instagram, check out our Gaming Hall of Fame. 

CW: talks of substance misuse/ addiction.

Resources if you feel you need help:

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-video-game-addiction-22333

https://www.verywellmind.com/national-helpline-database-4799696

https://211.ca/

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Sources:

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-video-game-addiction-22333

https://www.verywellmind.com/addictive-behaviors-4157291

https://nida.nih.gov/publications/drugs-brains-behavior-science-addiction/preface

https://www.verywellmind.com/video-games-can-boost-childrens-intelligence-5323793

https://www.addictioncenter.com/drugs/video-game-addiction/

https://www.video-game-addiction.org/what-makes-games-addictive.html

https://thecampanile.org/2018/12/12/science-behind-video-game-addiction/