by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | Mar 27, 2017 | Gaming Addiction
Millions in prize money makes the esports dream dazzling — but for the vast majority of teens chasing it, the real story is dropped schooling, no backup plan, and a gaming habit dressed up as a career. Original Publication Date: March 27, 2017 The alarm clock rings,...
by Nathan Driskell, MA, LPC | May 12, 2016 | Gaming Addiction
A therapist who once lost six years to a 10-14-hour-a-day gaming habit answers the question directly: yes, gaming addiction is real — and most people who have it don’t realize it. While growing up, I was what you would call a “video game nerd.” I...
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