Michael Goldstein of Stun Mobile Media and the USA Group have been following the real life addictions that online videogame content and mobile phone games can cause.
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To classify video game addiction as a mental disorder, similar to alcoholism has the dirty fingerprints of the medical establishment, who look for new income sources to peddle pharmaceuticals and medical office visits.
To no surprise, the American Medical Association (AMA) has ordered studies on the addictions to video games, while other medical associations such as the American Psychiatric Association want a new diagnosis added as a billable medical code.
While occasional use of video games is harmless and may even help with some disorders like autism, doctors said in extreme cases it can interfere with day-to-day necessities like working, showering or even eating.
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