Gaming Addiction

You’ll find that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to treating an addiction, no matter what kind. Addiction is a very complex disease. Whatever treatment your loved one chooses, it should be tailored to the individual. Mostly this means that the person receives a combination of therapies — typically a mix of psychotherapy (counseling), medication, support groups or step by step meetings and possibly a stint in rehab to start their recovery. [Read More]

WHO Classifies ‘Gaming Disorder’ as Mental Health Condition
ASAM Weekly
CNN

The World Health Organization (W.H.O.) has recognized gaming disorder as a new mental health condition to be included in the 11th edition of its International Classification of Diseases. The inclusion will likely promote further research and treatment, but some experts are concerned the diagnostic criteria are too broad and may distract from other disorders underlying the behaviors. [Read More]