Beware of Internet Addiction Disease & Game

Chicago - Play video games is fun. Surfing the internet can-lose track of time. But be careful! Addiction to these two exciting things might tantamount to mental illness.

The report showed an increase in aggressive and violent behavior from too much play on the internet and video games. It could also trigger epileptic attacks.

Some doctors question the scientific evidence supporting the claim. While other doctors urge further study before it recommends parents limit the time kids play video games and the internet for 1-2 hours.

It is a fierce debate in the annual convention of the American Medical Association (AMA) in Chicago, USA, reported AFP. There are reports that recommend the internet and video game addiction to be considered a mental disorder.

They also become withdrawn family. Referring to the WHO criteria, the researchers found 12 percent of British gamers addicted.

The study noted the risk of children exposed to 1.5 from 100.00 seizure due to increased metabolism and repeatedly strained. And of course, as is often diomelkan parents, the Internet and video games can make kids do not do homework aka PR.

But parents and health workers were also told about the dangers of the internet and play video games excessively. This recommendation is also given to the American Psychiatric Association as a process of updating the data and statistical diagnosis of mental disorders. "Addiction is a complex disease.

While researchers in the U.S. found 10-15 percent of game players are addicted. "However research done yet sufficient to indicate that excessive video game playing is a form of addiction," said AMA in the conclusion.

But call it a mental disorder is premature, "said AMA. Classify Internet addiction and video games as a mental disorder can make the insurance company must pay the cost of care that includes consultations with doctors and medicines.