Video Gaming is a pastime for children in many countries and parents worry about how much time their child games. A new study looks at gaming addiction.

Jan 19, 2011 - Marcus Hondro

What is the appeal of online gaming? Can they in fact be a resource in teaching parenting skills?

Oct 18, 2009 - Thaddeus Lawrence

This new digital drug works on the brain similarly to street drugs. Knowing the warning signs of addiction as well as the means of prevention and treatment are important.

Apr 25, 2008 - Angela Ann Holloway

Children with a video game addiction can become unhealthy, overweight and socially isolated. Recognizing and treating video game addiction is important.

Aug 29, 2010 - Bailey Shoemaker Richards

How do kids balance video gaming with other activities? For some, it's not an issue, but for others games can interfere with a healthy lifestyle.

Mar 31, 2009 - Barb Hacker

Research now proves that video game addiction can increase a child's risk of problems with depression, anxiety, and school phobia.

Jan 19, 2011 - Brenda Lane

There is evidence that children with ADHD are at an increased risk of suffering from a video game addiction.

Dec 30, 2010 - K Williams

Twitching because there's no controller in your hand? Traditional addiction clinics might not be able to help, but a centre in Amsterdam now has help for game addicts.

Jul 11, 2006 - Robert Janelle

The number of children playing outdoors is reduced due to the introduction of gadgets and games like Xbox, Wii, Playstation and the likes.

Dec 20, 2009 - Isin Tuzcular

A recent paper published is claiming video games can lead to addiction, similar to gambling or alcohol, and a vote is called to determine its including in the DSM IV

Jun 27, 2007 - James E. Murray

Your family's togetherness does not have to take a back seat to your teens' video game addiction; just pull up a controller and play along.

Nov 15, 2008 - Shelley Aylesworth-Spink

Read about the main arguments in support of and against excessive video gaming.

Mar 24, 2010 - Konstantina Wey

Many claim video games causes laziness, while others cite the benefits of increased motor skills. Some parents worry about the explicit content in games.

Apr 18, 2010 - Le Bach Pham

On June 7, 2003, an eighteen year old American shot and killed two police officers after snatching a gun from one of the officers.

Mar 11, 2010 - OLUOCH.J OKELLO

The opening of a Washington-based Internet detox center--the first of its kind in the United States--draws more attention to global online addiction problems.

Sep 2, 2009 - Heidi Lowry

There are video games aimed at nursery aged kids but are they really suitable? Should preschoolers and young children be allowed to play DS, PSP, or console video games?

Dec 18, 2009 - Deborah Percy

The advent of gaming consoles that deliver ultra-realistic graphics has prompted new studies into just how video games affect children, and the results may surprise you.

Jan 20, 2009 - Ryan White

Not just educational games, but computer and video games of all kinds make learning fun for children.

Apr 23, 2009 - Sara McGrath

Can spending hours playing video games really make a difference? Learn how some game systems actually facilitate weight loss.

Feb 24, 2011 - Lisa Hughes

Is video game addiction real? Who is more likely to be affected? What is being done? Know the signs to look for to find out if someone you know is addicted.

Mar 7, 2011 - Rolynda Tienda