For many people, video games offer a short and relaxing break from reality. You get to immerse yourself in a digital world for an hour or two, relax and unwind, and then return to reality. However, an increasing number of people, largely (but not exclusively) male and teenage, spend exorbitant amounts of time behind the screen, much to the detriment of their physical, psychological, and social well-being.
Video game addiction is classified as a clinical impulse control disorder with similar contributing factors to other non-substance addictions like gambling and social media. The addict feels a compulsive need to play and becomes despondent when they don’t have access to their console, PC, or mobile gaming platform.
As one of only a handful of private rehab clinics that offer specialised video game / gaming addiction treatment services, Gladstones Clinic has helped many break free from the overwhelming compulsion to spend hours each day competing in the digital arena. Through thorough and personalised treatments, we can address the root of compulsive gaming, allowing you to enjoy a healthy relationship with gaming while still managing to meet your real-life responsibilities.
Gladstones Clinic is one of only a handful rehab clinics offering specialised video game rehab treatment services
