The American Psychiatric Association (APA) in May 2013 concluded that there is still insufficient evidence to
include video game addiction as an official psychiatric disorder.
Not exact matches
To be clear,
addiction is not limited to drugs, alcohol, and nicotine; it can
include anything from gambling and food to television and
video games.
Other types of behavior
addictions include gambling, food, sex, computers,
video games, the internet, work, exercise, watching television, spiritual obsession, cutting, and shopping.
Accepting new referrals for: anxiety (
including phobias, panic disorder, PTSD), depression, school refusal, ADHD, bullying issues,
video game / electronics
addiction, bereavement, chronic pain, chronic illness, Asperger's Syndrome, and adjustment disorders related to challenging life events.»
Some common
addictions include: alcohol, drugs, gambling, food, shopping,
video games, the internet, sex, pornography and work.