Archive for the ‘Internet & Video Game Addiction’ Category

Video Games May Hamper Academic Development in Some Children

Parents may want to encourage moderation when it comes to their kids’ video game habits. According to new findings in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, video games may hamper academic development in some children.
March 11th, 2010 | Internet & Video Game Addiction | Read More

Dr. Phil Confronts Mom about Online Game Addiction

On a recent episode of his talk show, Dr. Phil confronted a mother (identified as Teresa) about her addiction to the Internet game “FarmVille,” saying she would be better served to go out and “start a garden for real.” Zynga’s crop-tending game is a popular application on...
January 25th, 2010 | Internet & Video Game Addiction | Read More

Man’s Video Game Addiction Gets Him Caught on Drug Charges

Two weeks ago, a man wanted on drug charges was caught through another addiction—playing the role-playing computer videogame “World of Warcraft.”
January 4th, 2010 | Internet & Video Game Addiction | Read More

Judge’s Transfer Could Be Due to Facebook Addiction

An outspoken Criminal Court judge is being transferred from State Island to a position in Manhattan, and the transfer could be due to his apparent Facebook addiction.
October 19th, 2009 | Internet & Video Game Addiction | Read More

Study Suggests Internet Addiction Leads to Aggression in Teens

Internet addiction can consume a considerable amount of a person’s time. Like drug and alcohol addictions, it can also create problems within the individual’s life. For teens dealing with an Internet addiction, even bigger problems have been identified.
October 7th, 2009 | Internet & Video Game Addiction | Read More