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Gaming Addiction

Social Casino Addiction Is Serious Business

Apple makes more money from in-app purchases than laptops, says Bloomberg’s exposé on social casino addiction.

Gambler: Heal Thyself

Harry Levant gambled away $2 million of his clients’ money. Ten years later, he’s leading the fight against online gambling.

Video Games May Help Improve Brain Function

New studies show that playing video games can improve cognitive functioning and the ability to learn.

What Do They Mean By Addictive?

Yes, addiction can cause seizures, depression, and other mental and physical health issues. But “internet gaming disorder”?

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.