video game addiction

My 17-Year-Old is Addicted to Video Games!

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted Jul 25th 2011 11:30AM

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Video Games Can Cause Mental Health Problems, Study Finds

by Honey Berk, Posted Jan 18th 2011 2:30PM

Video games may be affecting your relationship with your kid. Credit: Stockdisc, Getty Images Although most kids don't become addicted to video games, you may still want to keep a sharp eye on your child's gaming habits. A study ...Pathological gamers tend to be more impulsive, have lower social competence and are less empathic.

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Microsoft offers reward for missing boy

by Sandy Maple, Posted Oct 30th 2008 5:00PM

Steve Crisp probably thought he was doing the right thing by exercising a little tough love on his Xbox-addicted son. Since 13-year-old Brandon had begun playing "Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare" online, his father had noticed some changes in him - ...

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