(rap) Roughly 9 Percent of Young Gamers May Be 'Addicted'

According to a recent study by Harris Interactive, 8.5 percent of kids surveyed showed signs of being "addicted" to video games, playing them to a degree that adversely affected their closest relationships, their schoolwork, or their health.
I'm the kind of person who almost by reflex scoffs at people who purport that video games lead to violent behavior, etc., but I must admit that if nothing else, games can be addictive. Sometimes it takes a lot of self control to put them down, and I'm glad I was finally able to. I still play them of course, but only after my "work" is done.

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[phatcorns]

Bringing the news! haha, reminds me of Boom boom in the bathroom, good times.

[journalrhythm]

We should make a video for that! Even though it uses a copyrighted song, I'm sure some people would enjoy it before it gets taken down.

[mygaffer]

So I hear you were shooting up some Final Fantasy. You want to keep messing with that kid shit, go ahead, I got some shit here that gonna mess you up. $50 get you a gram of Fallout 3, Oblivion, Left 4 Dead. Once you pump that shit into your veins you ain't never gonna put it down.

[thomasxstewart]

time, Get 8 Hours Sleep & Take B balanced Complex dAILY, You Should survive Your Extra Intense Intrest.

Signed:PHYSICIAN THOMAS STEWART von DRASHEK

[thomasxstewart]

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Signed:PHYSICIAN THOMAS STEWART von DRASHEK M.D.