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European Clinic: 20% of Video Gamers Develop Addiction

Authored by Jay Baage on July 18, 2006 - 7:23am.

 

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Europe’s first clinic focused on treating video game addiction claims it is a growing problem that could affect as many as 20% of gamers. Compulsive gamers have similar symptoms to gambling addicts, clinic representatives say, and they risk damage to relationships, health, education and their careers.