When Gaming becomes an Obsession: Help for Parents and their Children to Treat Online Gaming Addiction

Online gaming addiction is an addiction to online video games, role-playing games, or any interactive gaming environment available through the Internet. Online games have been dubbed "heroinware" by some players – which can pose much more complex problems. Parents struggle with how to stop and prevent online gaming addiction from hurting a son or daughter. This booklet provides step by step guidelines for parents. This booklet also provides ways to prevent your child from developing an online gaming habit and resources for recovery.