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Video game addiction is characterized by the excessive or compulsive use of computer games and video games.

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Social media addiction: How can we avoid it?

Social media addiction: How can we avoid it?

Are social media platforms driving children into addiction? A lawsuit in the US is currently deliberating just this.
LifestyleDecember 2, 2023
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Can you be addicted to porn?

Can you be addicted to porn?

Psychology doesn't officially acknowledge the existence of porn addiction. Is it real?
ScienceFebruary 14, 2023
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Should trading apps be less fun?

Should trading apps be less fun?

Critics say their game-like features make them addictive and that young traders don't realize the real financial risk.
BusinessFebruary 12, 2021
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When can gaming be considered an addiction?

When can gaming be considered an addiction?

Media scientist Jörg Müller-Lietzkow explains why he does not consider video games an addictive substance in general.
ScienceAugust 23, 2018
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SHIFT – Living in the Digital Age

SHIFT – Living in the Digital Age

Tweeting for police and government. Excessive computer gaming. Evolutionary face painting.
CultureJuly 11, 2017
01.2012 DW Shift Sendungslogo

SHIFT – Living in the Digital Age

SHIFT – Living in the Digital Age

Tweeting for police and government. Excessive computer gaming. Evolutionary face painting.
CultureMay 23, 2017
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