You might be addicted to a video game if...

•You think about being on the computer even when you're not.

•Hours of use are increasing, seriously disrupting family, social or work life.

•You lie about computer or video game use.

•You feel withdrawal, anger or depression when not using a computer or game.

•Your online fantasy life replaces your emotional life with a partner.

•You have problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome, loss of sleep or dry eyes.

•You neglect personal hygiene or regular meals.

Source: National Institute on Media and the Family

video game software in 2007.

9 Number of video games sold each second in the U.S.

65 Percentage of American households that play

computer or video games.

35 Average age of video game player.

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