WHO to recognize gaming disorder as mental health condition

Re:WHO to recognize gaming disorder as mental health condition by pantalaimon on Saturday December 30, 2017 @10:12AM (#16035554)

You still need a reason to regularly take them in the first place, before the physical addiction kicks in.

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Re:WHO to recognize gaming disorder as mental health condition by hhmc on Saturday December 30, 2017 @10:30AM (#16035622)

I still remain unconvinced that loneliness is the primary precursor for alcohol, opiates, etc.

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Re:WHO to recognize gaming disorder as mental health condition by H99189 on Saturday December 30, 2017 @01:13PM (#16036484)

I've heard from (a random Youtube video) that opiates mimic/activate some of the same brain circuits as pleasant socializing.

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Re:WHO to recognize gaming disorder as mental health condition by somenewacc on Saturday December 30, 2017 @06:24PM (#16038301)

For opiates, the reason is often being prescribed them for pain.

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