Karen Tang studies video game addiction to help the world understand the difference between fun and dysfunctional.
“In mid-2018, the World Health Organization added gaming disorder to the International Classification of Diseases, meaning video game addiction is now a very real and clinically diagnosable condition. However, we still know very little about this disorder.”
Many of us may be familiar with the game “Fortnite”, as pictured above. Do you recall the viral Fortnite dances that kids, adolescents, and adults partook in? Perhaps “flossing” or the “floss dance” might jog your memory? Video games can be a fun, accessible hobby for many. This is evidenced by the sensation of Fortnite […]
Have you ever read a news article that referred to someone as a “drug addict”? Or maybe you’ve seen “drug abuser”, “druggie”, “pothead”, “alcoholic” or something like that? Using slang like the above can further perpetuate the stigma felt by individuals with addiction. Stigma can be harmful, distressing, and marginalizing for individuals and groups who […]
