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Is There a Cure for Video Game Addiction?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 15, 2023Updated: February 23, 2023There may not be a magic pill that instantly “cures” teenagers of gaming addictions, but video game addiction treatment can help them to successfully moderate their behavior, regain control over their lives, and become healthier and more…

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Searching for a Gaming Addiction Treatment Program near North Carolina

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 11, 2022Updated: May 11, 2022With near-constant access to video games, it’s no wonder that teenage boys are displaying unprecedented levels of addiction to various genres, platforms, and types of games. Video game addiction can be very severe and disruptive; therefore, it’s…

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The Harm Of Video Game Addiction

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 7, 2021Updated: August 18, 2021Today, billions of people play video games. Whether they play on their phones, their computers, or a console, there is a game for nearly everyone. However, all too often, people can begin to become addicted to the…

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How Much Gaming Is Too Much?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: June 20, 2021Updated: June 25, 2021If you are a parent worried about your teen’s time playing video games, you are not alone. Gaming can start to take over someone’s life, similar to gambling or substance use. Too much gaming can lead to sleep deprivation,…

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When to Be Worried About Gaming Addiction

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 12, 2021Updated: May 14, 2021Most adolescent or teenage boys play video games, and some do so excessively. The question is, when does a favorite activity become an addiction? At Foothills at Red Oak Recovery in North Carolina, we have a gaming addiction…

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What Can Process Addiction Treatment Do for Me?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 29, 2021Updated: April 16, 2021A process addiction is a type of disorder in which a person engages in reparative behavior that has a negative impact on a person’s life. This compulsive behavior becomes difficult to control, often leading to an inability…