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Finally, A cure
Isis_au Thu Nov 05, 2009 2:34 am
Video game addicts 'need a rehab centre' - expertArticle from: Greg Thom
November 05, 2009 07:22am
ONE in 10 Australian video gamers show signs of addiction, prompting calls for a rehabilitation centre.
The plea by Sydney University psychiatry professor and gaming addiction expert Vladan Starcevic follows the London opening of what is believed to be the first clinic in the Western world for gaming addicts, the Herald Sun reoports.
Prof Starcevic welcomed the initiative, which he said was desperately needed here, the Herald Sun reports.
"We have people in this country who do have a problem with that just like with gambling and other addictive behaviours," he said.
British residential rehabilitation unit Broadway Lodge, which treats about 400 addicts a year for issues ranging from drug and alcohol addiction to gambling, has opened its doors to gaming addicts.
The facility reportedly uses a 12-step method to wean residents off their gaming obsession.
Treatment involves a mix of group therapy, self-help tapes and videos along with therapeutic tasks such as vacuuming, washing up and recreational activities.
A recent online poll of 2000 players as part of a study by Prof Starcevic and a team from the department of Psychological Medicine at Sydney's Nepean hospital revealed up to one in 10 gamers showed signs of addicted behaviour.
"I think it's good that someone has taken this seriously," Prof Starcevic said of the British initiative. "I think it should be recognised that this is a problem for some people."
Prof Starcevic, whose work is due to be published in this month's issue of The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, decided to delve deeper into the issue of addicted video gamers after more patients began exhibiting warning signs.
He said about 70 per cent of problem gamers played for more than four hours a day.
November 05, 2009 07:22am
ONE in 10 Australian video gamers show signs of addiction, prompting calls for a rehabilitation centre.
The plea by Sydney University psychiatry professor and gaming addiction expert Vladan Starcevic follows the London opening of what is believed to be the first clinic in the Western world for gaming addicts, the Herald Sun reoports.
Prof Starcevic welcomed the initiative, which he said was desperately needed here, the Herald Sun reports.
"We have people in this country who do have a problem with that just like with gambling and other addictive behaviours," he said.
British residential rehabilitation unit Broadway Lodge, which treats about 400 addicts a year for issues ranging from drug and alcohol addiction to gambling, has opened its doors to gaming addicts.
The facility reportedly uses a 12-step method to wean residents off their gaming obsession.
Treatment involves a mix of group therapy, self-help tapes and videos along with therapeutic tasks such as vacuuming, washing up and recreational activities.
A recent online poll of 2000 players as part of a study by Prof Starcevic and a team from the department of Psychological Medicine at Sydney's Nepean hospital revealed up to one in 10 gamers showed signs of addicted behaviour.
"I think it's good that someone has taken this seriously," Prof Starcevic said of the British initiative. "I think it should be recognised that this is a problem for some people."
Prof Starcevic, whose work is due to be published in this month's issue of The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, decided to delve deeper into the issue of addicted video gamers after more patients began exhibiting warning signs.
He said about 70 per cent of problem gamers played for more than four hours a day.
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Isis_au Thu Nov 05, 2009 4:23 am
capnwpac wrote:I don't need games, they need me
LOL Cap. I'm going to nominate you for quote of the year.
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lishy75 Thu Nov 05, 2009 5:58 am
lolIsis_au wrote:Treatment involves vacuuming, washing up.
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Isis_au Thu Nov 05, 2009 6:46 am
lishy75 wrote:lolIsis_au wrote:Treatment involves vacuuming, washing up.
hahaha yeh I know. That made me lol as well. This is precisely what I am avoiding by playing warhawk.
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Isis_au Fri Nov 06, 2009 12:37 am
I need a cure for my forum addiction. Embarrassing. Damn iPhone Internet access.
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sparton Fri Nov 06, 2009 1:02 am
get rid of the iphone.......Isis_au wrote:
I need a cure for my forum addiction. Embarrassing. Damn iPhone Internet access.
id be happy to take it off ya.
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Isis_au Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:45 am
Well sparton I would have considered it but I reckon the 324th time you told me to fuck off tipped me over to saying NO FUCKING WAY!
Bogan rant over.
Bogan rant over.
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sparton Sat Nov 07, 2009 8:39 am
it was actually only 323 times....Isis_au wrote:Well sparton I would have considered it but I reckon the 324th time you told me to fuck off tipped me over to saying NO FUCKING WAY!
Bogan rant over.
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capnwpac Sat Nov 07, 2009 8:41 am
i am on forums more than anyone, i guarantee
except maybe mcduff, he is a member of every forum
except maybe mcduff, he is a member of every forum
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Isis_au Sat Nov 07, 2009 9:51 am
Ssssssshhhhhhhh Cap. Don't tell people 
Hey sparto. Hope you haven't changed your comment!!!! Also It didn't look like you were working hard enough to earn your cash today. Did you spot me????
Hey sparto. Hope you haven't changed your comment!!!! Also It didn't look like you were working hard enough to earn your cash today. Did you spot me????
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capnwpac Sat Nov 07, 2009 10:00 am
that would be hilarious to seeIsis_au wrote:Ssssssshhhhhhhh Cap. Don't tell people
Hey sparto. Hope you haven't changed your comment!!!! Also It didn't look like you were working hard enough to earn your cash today. Did you spot me????
i would be able to keep a straight face if i saw sparto at work
do you work on registers mate?
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Isis_au Sat Nov 07, 2009 10:25 am
LOL he is a dairy bitch. They've got him working in the cold. Lucky it's summer now.
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sparton Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:44 am
did you actually come to my work today??????????????????????Isis_au wrote:LOL he is a dairy bitch. They've got him working in the cold. Lucky it's summer now.
i was fucking looking all day... i thought you were gonna say something.... lol
you should have spoken to me.....
my comment is the same....
i cant believe you didnt say hello... hahahahaha
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Isis_au Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:51 am
cmon I thought you said you know what I look like. Ya see me????
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sparton Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:55 am
i was wrong... lolIsis_au wrote:cmon I thought you said you know what I look like. Ya see me????
i was waiting for your voice... hahahahaha.....
you were meant to speak to me
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Isis_au Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:59 am
LOL sparton. I didn't go there. I wouldn't be able to stop laughing and you'd spot me for sure!!
I'd be thinking of leaving a land mine on the back of the storeroom door
I'd be thinking of leaving a land mine on the back of the storeroom door
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sparton Sat Nov 07, 2009 12:01 pm
hahahahahahhahahaaIsis_au wrote:LOL sparton. I didn't go there. I wouldn't be able to stop laughing and you'd spot me for sure!!
I'd be thinking of leaving a land mine on the back of the storeroom door
your soo lame bec.... i thought you were actually serious....
the WA warhawkers have to organise a get together or something...
i wanna meet you guys and mikey and tom... lol
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Maccaz Sat Nov 07, 2009 2:57 pm
I hope you guys never have to see me for your own sakes.
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