Members phkrause Posted June 11, 2015 Members Posted June 11, 2015 Just a word of warning. If you are a gamer or tied to the video gaming industry, you won’t like this report given to the American Psychiatric Association’s 2014 Annual Meeting. It has to do with a review of 13 published articles that look at Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) especially those addicted to Internet gaming) and brain abnormalities. Now, keep in mind that IAD is not a DSM V disorder, but one that is under study at present time. The interest in IAD is because we have a number of studies that show IAD associated with depression, suicide, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, ADHD and more. American youth are more Internet addicted (26.3%) than drugs and alcohol. And teens who are addicted are more at risk for depression and suicide. Here are four findings from the review. Read more at http://www.beliefnet.com/Wellness/Health/galleries/Internet-Addiction-Changes-the-Brain.aspx#p7cucAC9bhdzYjbh.99 Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Outta Here Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 And it aggravates me so that schools keep pushing the use of tablets! Quote
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