For most of the United States and Europe in the course, the use of video games has exploded. It is a way for millions of people to be isolated to overcome time and connect with others without spreading Coronavirus-and health officials have welcomed this idea. But for one percent of users, the drunkenness comes with a dark side: Internet addiction and gaming. Like gamblers, video game addicts are under a number of pressure, including stress, isolation and unemployment. And they are encouraged to participate in the behavior they fight. Each risk factor for adding gambling is soaring right now, and the same thing is true for Internet addiction and gaming, Keith said, Keith Whyte, CEO at the National Gambling Council . There may be a wave of addiction, a big wave. Already, the hotline called some centers of the Council has increased, Whyte said. Psychiatrists are witnessing a sudden increase in video game addicts and supporting groups who are witnessing members recurring globally. From 0.8% to 25% of all gamers-depending on how you count them-there is a problem with addiction, according to Daria Kuss, Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Nottingham. And that means making people at home. That is why technology companies and the World Health Organization are promoting gaming as a health measure. Activision Blizzard Inc., Facebook Inc., YouTube of Alphabet Inc. home and do not feel like they have to go out and meet people, WHOGlobal strategic ambassador, said in a phone interview. The longer this lasts, some people will develop the problem. ADAIR, 31-year-old and currently operates the GamequittatTters.com website, is used to play games like Counter-strike: Global Offensive and StarCraft for 16 hours a day. That makes it difficult to keep a job. In 2011, he left cold turkey, then relapse, then left. He still desires to play games often. He is currently locked with Coronavirus with his girlfriend in an apartment in Thailand, and distract himself at work and play music on his DJ device. I have seen many reports from the members saying that they are relapse websites serving 75,000 users each month. Normal time, one of the 100 people who really struggle, James Sherer, the head of the chief psychology of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, who is treating for patients addicted to gaming. I would not be surprised if it doubled. One of the patients of Sherer, a veteran, recently spent more than $ 10,000 on the items in the game for the game many online players in the desert. He said. People want to impress their friends online – instead of in real life – and that is often related to gaming. Operating on the online game platform Steam soared in March, with more than 24 million players at the peak time. Xbox services and Microsoft Corp mixers are seeing record numbers. On the internet of Verizon Communications Inc., the use of gaming during rush hour has increased by 75%. Because people are more likely to be addicted to the game, the present time is the perfect storm, Mr. Sherer, a player. Games like World of Warcraft – without structured ending – can attract people, Kuss said. Problem: Recently it has recognized additional game as an official mental health disorder. But it is also trying to save life. This is not our priority to reduce gaming-related problems that are to reduce the exposure to the pandemic, Mr. Kuss Kuss said. Therefore, encouraging gaming generally is probably the right thing.
