Kids & Family

Kids With ‘Gaming Disorder’ Get Help Through South Bay Therapy Program

Parents are finding solutions to their children's video gaming addictions.

Parents are finding solutions to their children's video gaming addictions.
Parents are finding solutions to their children's video gaming addictions. (CBS)

CAMPBELL (KPIX 5) — Video game addiction has grown so serious that the World Health Organization is calling it a “gaming disorder.” Though illness is on the rise, there’s hope and help for those affected.

“It was pretty bad,” said 14-year-old Simon, who declined to use his last name. He would not leave his bedroom due to playing games. He wouldn’t sleep, eat, or bathe. By all means, he was addicted.

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