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Internet gaming labelled ‘addiction’

By mike, Oct 03 in blog with 0 comments

The Australian Psychological Society’s submission to a worldwide international manual has called for the inclusion of an addiction to internet gaming.

The inclusion of the new addiction, submitted as "internet-use disorder", has been characterised as any kind of withdrawal symptom – such as expression of distress, frustration, irritability – when sufferers are not allowed to access to technology.

The disorder is being observed in children and teenagers.

Demand from concerned parents has already led to a specialised clinic opening in Sydney’s CBD.

Story source: www.bigpond.com

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Mike Andrew has been working with the Internet and small business for over 12 years. Mike has been a keynote speaker at conventions and seminars and conducted social media training sessions all over the world. Mike has an extensive media background having worked in electronic media for over 30 years. Mike specialises in social media and Internet marketing strategy, SEO techniques and search engine marketing campaigns. His articles appear on numerous blogs around the web as well as national magazines.