Gaming addiction is an impulse control disorder defined by the extended and negative patterns of impulsive gaming. This type of addiction is prevalent in adolescents but can also be extended into adult life. To help understand the difference between an avid gamer or someone that has a potential gaming addiction we have described below some of the patterns and behaviours that may be developed.
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Sanctum offers a range of treatment solutions for gaming addiction. The first step is to conduct a baseline assessment to understand the severity of the issue which will inform the development of a bespoke programme. Call us anytime on: 0161 302 0577
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Gaming Addiction Treatment
Symptoms Of A Gaming Addiction:
Gaming addiction is now officially recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a behavioural addiction. This classification has allowed for the development of specific assessment and treatment programmes to help people that are experiencing negative consequences as a result of excessive gaming.
- Constantly thinking about or wanting to play a game
- Becoming detached from family and friends
- Feeling irritable and restless or angry when not gaming
- Pre occupation with playing a game
- Loss of interest in other activities (School / Sports)
- Poor communication
- Becoming withdraw
- Poor personal hygiene
- Poor eating patterns and food types
- Faking illness to be off school / work to play games
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Confidential assessments for all addictions and mental health conditions at Sanctum by video call or over the phone. Simply call us on 0161 302 0577/0333 772 2245 or make an enquiry.
Why Choose Sanctum For Gaming Addiction Recovery?
Sanctum offers a range of treatment solutions for gaming addiction. The first step is to conduct a baseline assessment to understand the severity of the issue which will inform the development of a bespoke programme. We can provide a residential, home based or a hybrid programme to suit your specific needs.
We have an expert team of consultants and clinicians who are specialists in child, adolescent and adult gaming addiction. We offer a person centred and holistic approach to treatment and recovery.
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- Boost Your Metabolism Naturally
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Does your gaming get in the way of other important things in your life? We have an expert team of consultants and clinicians who are specialists in child, adolescent and adult gaming addiction. We offer a person centred and holistic approach to treatment and recovery.
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Data and analytics: Our key decisions are data driven and seek to leverage data whenever and wherever possible to enhance a care plans and treatment efficiency and effectiveness.
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Responsive: Given the nature of mental health and addiction at times we need to move quickly to deliver emergency intervention services. All inbound enquiries are responded to in person (via telephone) within 2 hours of it being received. Where possible and when safe to do so we can activate a care team on the same day. Usually admissions are provided within 48 to 72 hours.
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