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By Dave Spohn, About.com Guide to Internet Games since 2002

Addicted to Games?

Wednesday November 5, 2003
There is a lot of debate these days about whether or not video games are addictive. The subject was recently discussed at the world's first interdisciplinary games conference, according to this story on Yahoo News. Some scientists in attendance suggested that games are no more addictive than school or work, as these activities can also be very time consuming. Besides, I can quit any time I want. Just one more level....

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November 19, 2006 at 5:47 pm
(1) Carry says:

I Completeyly Agree! I have a huge addiction to games and have a problem. I spend more time on games rather than school and wich I can become unaddicted.

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