Cyber Junkie: Escape the Gaming and Internet Trap

Video gaming and Internet surfing are the top sources of entertainment for tens of millions of North Americans today. As these technologies continue to grow and flourish, so does the number of people becoming obsessively absorbed in the imagination and fantasy that they present. More and more people are isolating, turning their backs on reality, ignoring family and friends, and losing sleep and even their jobs due to excessive use of video games and the Internetand they continue to do so despite harmful consequences to their mental, physical, and spiritual health, a telltale sign of addiction.