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A comment on WHO to recognize gaming disorder as mental health condition. Parent comment

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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