Gaming and Internet Use Reactions Are a Lot Like How Drugs That Are Addicting Affect The Brain's Reward System
- preferredtalent
- Aug 3, 2024
- 1 min read
According to a recent study by Brand (2022), problematic internet use, particularly among young people who game for days, shares parallels with a substance that becomes addictive. The study examines young people who play video games for long periods of time without taking pauses, ingesting enough water and food, or engaging in social activities.
This has raised concerns about inappropriate internet usage, which can lead to functional impairment and distress in daily life. Problematic internet applications frequently bring joy and aid in the relief of low mood. These responses resemble the effects of addictive substances on the brain's reward system.
I asked AI to produce: A young gamer's brain addicted to the internet. This is what it produced:
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