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Published 6 years ago by scotth with 2 Comments
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Why Is There a ‘Gaming Disorder’ But No ‘Smartphone Disorder?’

The World Health Organization has proposed a behavioral addiction pathology for excessive video-game playing. But maybe the problem is in the economy more than the mind.

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  • StarFlower
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    A well-thought-out article asking why Gaming Disorder is not instead made into a general Over-use Disorder, which could apply to other things too, not just gaming. Some great food for thought here.

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    • Gozzin
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      I agree. I see everyone seems joined at the hip to their smart phones.

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