When love for video games turns into addiction


ARTHUR sat on his couch, picked up his smartphone to check a message, and clicked on an advertisement introducing a new game. He was not familiar with the style of play but before he knew it, he was so absorbed in the game that he forgot why he initially picked up his phone.

Michael spends most of his time in his room on the computer or smartphone, claiming he has online classes and assignments to complete. But his parents have noticed that his marks are deteriorating, and with the current online learning arrangement, it is also difficult for teachers to monitor their students’ progress.

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