Industry Boom, Health Crisis: Australia's Gaming Addiction Paradox Australia funds gaming industry expansion while one clinic struggles to treat 300,000 people with gaming addiction. A breaking policy gap exposed.

Industry Boom, Health Crisis: Australia's Gaming Addiction Paradox

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The Screen Crisis Hitting Aussie Primary Schools Earlier Than Expected Macquarie University research shows 4% of Australian children aged 10-14 show clinical gaming disorder. What parents need to know about the emerging crisis.

The Screen Crisis Hitting Aussie Primary Schools Earlier Than Expected

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Xbox Game Pass New Free Game Will Consume Your Life

Xbox Game Pass just dropped Cloverpit, a haunting roguelike slot machine game that's already devouring players' time.

With 39 games lined up for 2026, the backlog nightmare is real.

Ready to lose yourself?

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The #WHO added #gamingaddiction to the ICD and defined it as “increasing priority given to gaming over other activities to the extent that gaming takes #precedence over other interests and daily activities, and continuation or escalation of gaming despite the occurrence of #negativeconsequences.”

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Gaming Addiction in Teenagers: Symptoms, Causes and Consequences — ‘He’s always sitting there playing games, he’s not interested in anything else!’… Addiction to video games (on a computer or smartphone) is an extremely common addiction: studies show that up to 5% of the population suffers from it. This is a significant amount — for comparison, up to 7% of the population suffers from… The post Gaming Addiction in Teenagers: Symptoms, Causes and Consequences appeared first on The Good Men Project.

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Published an in-depth guide to Internet Gaming Disorder, based on WHO criteria and clinical resources. It explores the signs, the "why," and the therapeutic path to getting gaming back into a healthy balance.
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Kicking off the day with pure game design genius: Cookie Clicker!

🤯 Who else fell into this glorious, endless rabbit hole?

What highly "productive" gaming pursuits are you diving into today? I need distractions.

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Hypercasual Free Games � Zontal

Get ready to dive into endless fun with hypercasual games! Discover your next favorite to play anytime and anywhere at webgamesworld.com/hypercasual. Perfect for quick breaks and addictive challenges! #HypercasualGames #OneTouchFun #GamingAddiction #PlayNow

Take the iPad Away. Watch the Breakdown.

Dr. Weissman joined The Internet is Crack to reveal why screen addiction starts young—and why teens are reacting with violence.

Full episode here: youtu.be/1EQ3yyvgYHg

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Hypercasual Free Games � Zontal

Get ready for a gaming adventure like no other! Dive into the world of hypercasual games, where thrills await with every click. Check it out now: webgamesworld.com/hypercasual. #HypercasualGames #OneTapFun #GamingAddiction #PlayNow

Gaming hits harder than porn—dopamine does not lie.

This week on The Internet is Crack, Dr. Dustin Weissman explains why digital addiction is so tough to beat.
🎧 Watch now → youtu.be/1EQ3yyvgYHg

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Hypercasual Free Games � Zontal

Get ready to dive into the addictive world of hypercasual gaming! Check out this fantastic collection at webgamesworld.com/hypercasual and find your next favorite game that you'll never want to put down! #HypercasualGames #AddictiveFun #InstantPlay #GamingAddiction

🤔 Tell us what you think! Student screentime is increasing at all ages, and phone addiction is starting younger.

Are you worried about the impact of increased screen use? How does it affect your teaching? Please leave a comment.

#ScreenAddiction #GamingAddiction

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Short Sick Game - 9000UK 🎮 Glitchcore Hyperpop Energy 💻💥
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🎮 As gacha mechanics and loot boxes become more addictive, it’s crucial to find solutions to curb their negative impact. Research suggests a multi-faceted approach that combines game design, regulations, and education. 🧵 #gamingaddiction #lootboxes #gamblingprevention

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Gacha games don’t just cost money. They consume time, attention, and emotional energy. Players are nudged into daily play, logging in for bonuses and grinding tasks just to keep up. It’s a hidden economy of effort. #gachagames #gamingaddiction #F2P
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Gacha games use casino-style reward systems to hook players, often without legal safeguards. Kids can unknowingly spend hundreds. FOMO, sunk-cost fallacy, & hidden odds fuel compulsive spending, stress, & manipulation. #gacha #gamingaddiction #ethicalgaming 🎮💸

Is John a "game sexual"? We categorize John's gaming habits and anticipate his wife's reaction! Can we convince John to admit his addiction on stream? #GameSexual #GamingAddiction #GamerProblems #Confessions #StreamHighlights #FunnyMoments #GamingCommunity #GamerLife #AddictionAwareness #GamingHumor

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Loot (AppleTV) - the game subscription one feels like an attack. At one stage I was paying for Warcraft, Elder Scrolls, Fallout 76, Game Pass, PS+ and UBi+...now I have two less, so...progress? #lootappletv #subscriptionmodel #gamingaddiction