http://www.videogameaddiction.co.uk/rss.xmlhttp://www.videogameaddiction.co.ukIf you are concerned about someone you care about who spends too much time on video games, get in touch today for help and advice.Mon, 29 Dec 2014 18:05:27 +0000http://www.videogameaddiction.co.uk/index.htmlHomeVideo Game Addictionshttp://www.videogameaddiction.co.uk/gaming-addictionVideo Game AddictionsMany behavioural experts, especially amongst young people, have called World of Warcraft "the most dangerous game on the market" and even referred to it as "more addictive than crack cocaine.Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:30:20 +0100http://www.videogameaddiction.co.uk/gaming-addiction/wow.htmlVideo Game AddictionsEverquest was one of the first online RPGs to be widely recognised as addictive. 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Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:55:08 +0100http://www.videogameaddiction.co.uk/get-help/treatment.htmlHow We WorkAddiction Typeshttp://www.videogameaddiction.co.uk/addictionsAddiction TypesWe provide a free support service which is just a phonecall away, as well as supplying impartial and independent advice and referrals to specialist treatment centres, counsellors and intervention specialists who can help get lives back on track and free of their digital compulsions.Tue, 26 Jun 2012 09:46:30 +0100http://www.videogameaddiction.co.uk/addictions/types.htmlAddiction TypesVideo games and computer games, especially massive multiplayer online roleplaying games (called MMORPGs) often allow their players to speak and act very differently to their normal everyday personalities. 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