Video Game Appeal

There are obsessions that are devastating to familys, friends, jobs, social lives, etc. Examples are alcohol, drugs, pornography, gambling, and even fantasy football. One such obsession is not often talked about but can still be harmful to the well being of the addict. Video Games. Video games are played by virtually all who can afford them, even if you don't know you're playing. Just like every other addiction, video game play is harmful only if done in excess. Alcohol alone is not enough to break a marriage up but excessive drinking is. It's the same for video games. I personally enjoy playing games on our Wii and games on my computer. But there are some who take it to the extreme and play whenever possible. My example is one of the guys I know goes to work 8 to 5 then plays from 5:30 to 3 every night just to wake up and repeat the process. Is this addiction? If it is then we could also conclude that spending time with your family is addiction too because don't we do that every night? Probably a bad comparison but you get the gist. So, in the coming semester I'm going to dive into the video game realm to understand what's behind the controller.