How Many Hours a Week Do You You Play WoW? 

And how many are too many?

WOW Addiction Resouces and Links 

Sites with more information about WOW Addiction

WoW Detox - The Detox center for your World of Warcraft Addiction!

Web site for recovering WoW addicts. The first step to self improvement is understanding the problem. The second step is finding something healthy to replace it with.

Expert: 40 Percent of World of Warcraft Players Addicted

TwitchGuru is a destination site for the Twitch Generation

GamesFirst! Editorial

Editorial: Help me! I'm addicted to World of Warcraft!

40% of WoW Players are Addicted

Another article about WoW Addiction.

Gonna have to face it, you're addicted to WoW :: DESTRUCTOID :: Hardcore video game blog

Gonna have to face it, you're addicted to WoW 30 comments by Christina Faith Winterburn on 02.06.2007 Level Up is a new documentary that explores the possible addictive nature of World of Warcraft. The movie contains interviews with

How to Break a World of Warcraft Addiction - wikiHow

wikiHow article about How to Break a World of Warcraft Addiction.

Symptoms of computer or video game addiction: 

For children:

• Most of non-school hours are spent on the computer or playing video games.
• Falling asleep in school.
• Not keeping up with assignments.
• Worsening grades.
• Lying about computer or video game use.
• Choosing to use the computer or play video games, rather than see friends.
• Dropping out of other social groups (clubs or sports).
• Irritable when not playing a video game or on the computer.

Wow Addiction 

Are you Addicted? 

Quizes to help you decide

OKCupid! The World of Warcraft Addiction Test

OkCupid's the #1 free online dating site. Specializing in personality analysis, it was programmed by Harvard math grads. This test is not intended to be a diagnostic tool, but for entertainment value only.

Am I Addicted to WoW?

Am I Addicted to WoW? This is to see if you are addicted to the MMORPG game, World of Warcraft. If you have this game, expect to rate 100% on it. If you don't have the game, What's the point in taking it then, right? Right.
Now, take this quiz and hurry before your guild raid starts.

Daft WoW addiction quiz - BeyondUnreal Forums

An online forum where you can discuss your quiz ratings with other quiz takers.

What do you really think? 

Should MMORPGs be banned? Or is it the indivduals problem?

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Should MMORPGs be banned?

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Yes, they are evil and serve no purpose in society except to waste time and ruin lives.

Heck no! Ever heard of personal responsibilty? The government shouldn't ban games because some people can't handle it.

 

 

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Books to help prevent and overcome addiction from Amazon 

Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games: The People, the Addiction and the Playing Experience - This book is about the fastest growing form of electronic game in the world-the Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG). It introduces these self-contained three-dimensional virtual worlds, often inhabited by thousands of players, and describes their evolution and sometimes become addicted to it. It also delves into the psychology of the people who inhabit the game universe and explores the development of the unique cultures, economies, moral codes, and slang in these virtual communities. It explains how the games are built, the spin-offs that players create to enhance their game lives, and peeks at the future of MMORPGs as they evolve from a form of amusement to an educational, scientific, and business tool.

Based on hundreds of interviews over a three-year period, the work explores reasons people are attracted to and addicted to these games. It also surveys many existing and upcoming games, identifying their unique features and attractions. Two appendices list online addiction organizations and MMORPG information sites

Overcoming Addiction - Michael Harridan brings us step by step along the route to addiction and toward overcoming it.

Playstation Nation - Authors Olivia and Kurt Bruner give parents what they need to know to save their kids from addiction to video games--before and after exposure.

Virtual Addiction - This book includes 12 warning signs of Internet abuse, steps for addicts to change behavior, and advice for compulsive online shoppers and stock traders.

Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games: The People, the Addiction and the Playing Experience

by Richard V. Kelly

Amazon Price: $31.36 (as of 07/26/2008)

Overcoming Addiction: A Common Sense Approach

by Michael Hardiman

Amazon Price: $9.31 (as of 07/26/2008)

Playstation Nation: Protect Your Child from Video Game Addiction

by Olivia and Kurt Bruner

Amazon Price: $10.39 (as of 07/26/2008)

Virtual Addiction: Help for Netheads, Cyberfreaks, and Those Who Love Them

by David N. Greenfield

Amazon Price: (as of 07/26/2008)

Symptoms of computer or video game addiction: 

Physical Symptoms:

• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Sleep disturbances
• Back, neck aches
• Headaches
• Dry eyes
• Failure to eat regularly or neglect personal hygiene

World of Warcraft Addiction Research 

Yahoo News on Addiction 

Addiction Health News

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DO YOU WANT A LIFE WITHOUT ADDICTION?Whether you are battling drugs, nicotine, alcohol, food, shopping, sex, or gambling,7 Tools to Beat Addiction is a hands-on, practical guide to overcoming addiction of any kind. If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction but do not find that twelve-step or other treatment programs work for you, this book can help.In , internationally recognized expert Dr. Stanton Peele presents a program for addiction recovery based on research and clinical study and grounded in science. His program utilizes proven methods that people actually use to overcome addiction, with or without treatment.7 Tools to Beat Addiction offers in-depth, interactive exercises that show you how to outgrow destructive habits by putting together the building blocks for a balanced, fulfilling, responsible life. Dr. Peele’s approach is founded on the following tools:•Values•Motivation•Rewards•Resources•Support•Maturity•Higher GoalsThis no-nonsense guide will put you in charge of your own recovery. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.

The Truth About Addiction and Recovery

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In this revolutionary analysis of addiction, Peele and Brodsky draw on years of research to refute the contention that addictions are biologically bas... more »

In this revolutionary analysis of addiction, Peele and Brodsky draw on years of research to refute the contention that addictions are biologically based diseases that last a lifetime. Examining addiction within the context of people's lives, they show that addictive behavior is a way of coping with situational stress--and that it can be overcome without medical treatment or 12-step groups. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.

Freedom from Addiction

Price: $17.99

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Here is a unique, Christ-centered model for recovery that has already helped hundreds of thousands break free from alcoholism, drug addiction and other addictive behaviors. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.

Symptoms of computer or video game addiction: 

For adults:

• Computer or video game use is characterized by intense feelings of pleasure and guilt.
• Obsessing and pre-occupied about being on the computer, even when not connected.
• Hours playing video games or on the computer increasing, seriously disrupting family, social or even work life.
• Lying about computer or video game use.
• Experience feelings of withdrawal, anger, or depression when not on the computer or involved with their video game.
• May incur large phone or credit bills for on-line services.
• Can't control computer or video game use.
• Fantasy life on-line replaces emotional life with partner.

What do you think? 

Do you think people can be addicted to games like World of Warcraft? Do you think that this is becoming a serious problem? Or do you feel that this has all been blown out of proportion by a few over zealous anti-video game nut jobs? Do you know anyone (including yourself) who has had serious consequences due to games like WoW?

greg2213 Nicely done lens. Another sign of addiction is when you start making your own WoW Guilds. The time commitment is much greater than just playing the game. If yoiu can get up from the game to do the gardening, you're probably ok. If things are getting neglected then things need to change. Parents are within their rights to turn the computer off. Posted July 11, 2008

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Posted February 18, 2008

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I got the beneficial information from this site , many of us are addicted to dance,watching T.v.,playing Games,etc...this site contain much information the WoW addictions,every one want to get recover from this that is playing video games,i come to know that while continuously playing it our eye's or hands get affected..i have visited a site which prevents us from getting addiction

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