By By Abdul Kuddus Oct 23, 2014 in Health Video games lure people to a fantasy world. For gaming addicts, the virtual world is more appealing than real life. But what about the harm compulsive video gaming does to our personality? Video game addiction exists and it’s occurring around the globe. There is a growing number of Studies Children and adolescents addicted to online-gaming usually fail to fulfill crucial role obligations at school, homes and fare poorly in social relationships. Psychologists assert that video game addiction can ruin lives. Children hooked to video games have no time for homework, or sports. In adults, compulsive gaming could jeopardize jobs and relationships. The Internet is replete with The toughest part in treating game addicts is that it becomes difficult to convince people that they are in trouble. Video-game addicts fail to realize that massive investment of time gives nothing back except an inflated sense of self-satisfaction and elusive social affirmation. Moreover, the virtual rewards earned in gaming do not translate into real-life credentials that could make an individual a hero, attract a job offer or make one feel accomplished. There are no real rewards, no education and no life in compulsive video gaming. It's a vicious, downward-facing spiral and gaming addicts need to start fighting their battle. It’s about time to fight their addiction by comprehending what makes the real world so unappealing when compared to the gaming devices. For the rest of the world including governments, it is about time to place radars over the gaming industry trying to step over the line from entertainment to exploitation. Gaming addiction is reportedly associated with a loss of sense of time and neglect of life obligations. The withdrawal symptoms that game addicts display are frustration, anger and depression when gaming devices are inaccessible.Video game addiction exists and it’s occurring around the globe. There is a growing number of studies on video-game addicts all over the world showing possible impairment of academic performance, psychological well-being and poor interaction with peers and family members.Studies cite robust evidence of a link between self-esteem and gaming addiction. Reportedly social isolates tend to have higher levels of gaming addiction.Children and adolescents addicted to online-gaming usually fail to fulfill crucial role obligations at school, homes and fare poorly in social relationships.Psychologists assert that video game addiction can ruin lives. Children hooked to video games have no time for homework, or sports. In adults, compulsive gaming could jeopardize jobs and relationships.The Internet is replete with horror stories on gaming addiction leading to tragic consequences, even death.The toughest part in treating game addicts is that it becomes difficult to convince people that they are in trouble. Video-game addicts fail to realize that massive investment of time gives nothing back except an inflated sense of self-satisfaction and elusive social affirmation.Moreover, the virtual rewards earned in gaming do not translate into real-life credentials that could make an individual a hero, attract a job offer or make one feel accomplished.There are no real rewards, no education and no life in compulsive video gaming. It's a vicious, downward-facing spiral and gaming addicts need to start fighting their battle. It’s about time to fight their addiction by comprehending what makes the real world so unappealing when compared to the gaming devices.For the rest of the world including governments, it is about time to place radars over the gaming industry trying to step over the line from entertainment to exploitation. This opinion article was written by an independent writer. The opinions and views expressed herein are those of the author and are not necessarily intended to reflect those of DigitalJournal.com More about video game addiction, Gaming Industry, Addiction video game addiction Gaming Industry Addiction