The growing amount of television and online adverts promoting gaming products and streaming services also allows you to take an active part in the community even when you aren’t directly gaming. This can make it very difficult to detach from the world of gaming, meaning neglecting other vital aspects of your life becomes ever more likely.

Advancement in gaming technology in recent years has led to increasing realism and a heightened sense of immersion into video game worlds. While common perception suggests that children and teenagers spend the most time in virtually crafted worlds, research indicates that just fewer than 50% of adults play video games across devices as wide ranging as televisions and portable devices such as smartphones.

When receiving treatment for gaming addiction at Priory, we are aware that the negative effects of compulsive gaming can be extremely harmful if effective support isn’t sought. This is why we offer a number of treatment methods including behavioural counselling focused on abstinence, self-help groups, and a 12-Step rehabilitation programme. Treatment for gaming addiction can take place as part of our 28-day Addiction Treatment Programme, with the length and type of treatment that you receive, dependent on your unique condition and the severity of your addiction.

Gaming addiction treatment
Now officially recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO), gaming addiction is a behavioural addiction referring to a pattern of frequent and persistent gaming, despite the negative consequences that this causes, including relationship, financial or work based problems.

WHO can eat my ass, but they are already eating from China's wallet.

The World Health Organisation lists playing more than 5 hours a week a video game addiction. You have ~22 hours per 2 weeks.