Are Blind Boxes Turning Kids Into Addicts?
The Chinese government is cracking down on the sale of blind boxes and blind decks because they cause addiction in children.
New Study Shows Correlation Between Brain Scans and Subsequent Addiction
A longitudinal brain study of children shows a correlation between low caudate nucleus reward response and gaming addiction.
The World’s Worst New Idea: A Vape Pen Gambling Device
Doctors concerned about nicotine addiction are calling attention to vaping cartridges that include new gambling and gaming features.
How Does the United Kingdom Handle Gaming Addiction?
The National Centre for Gaming Disorders has handled over a thousand referrals for gaming addiction since its founding in 2019.
Following the Money on Video Game Addiction
A blizzard of lawsuits against video game makers reveals how video game addiction works and how it can be treated.
Are Loot Boxes Leading to Gambling Addiction?
Loot boxes are bonuses in video games that provide gambling-like rewards and appear to be contributing to gambling problems.