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Isn't it still a problem if people identify as users with a problem, users who would like to quit but struggle to do so? I believe it's the same with video game
by WhompingWindows 8y ago
Isn't it still a problem if people identify as users with a problem, users who would like to quit but struggle to do so? I believe it's the same with video games or porn or other "non-toxic" addictions. Even if it's healthy and useful for some, and not dangerous to anyone, if it's a negative habit that's hard to shake, public health should pay attention and study, and perhaps employ a policy nudge.
- failrate 8y agoA personality type exists that can be addicted to literally anything. I have this type. It feels like an OCD and is triggered by high stress. My theory is that for some people, it will manifest as pharmaceutical addiction, others sex or videogame addiction. This doesn't imply that sex, drugs, or videogames are bad.
- opportune 8y agoIs this personality / propensity towards addiction well studied enough that you can test for it, or are you just relying on your previous experiences? Previous experiences would suggest that I have this but I’d be interested in a test or DSM-like diagnostic assessment
- failrate 8y agoAnecdotal. History of alcoholism and other fun stuff in the family, so maybe I'm trying to gussy up the truth.