Internet Gaming Addiction Presenting as Withdrawal Psychosis: An Unusual Case Report
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Private Psychiatry - Year 2018, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: In the new generation, the Internet has become an important tool for education, entertainment, communication, and information-sharing. Easy access and anonymity are two of the several aspects of the Internet fostering addictive behavior. Case History: We report a case of young adult addicted to online mobile gaming (IAD/IUD) for 2 years and presenting with features of withdrawal psychosis following two weeks of cutting down gaming behavior. Discussion: There are basically five types of internet addiction– Online gaming, online gambling, online auction, online chatting and cybersex. Gaming addiction is probably the most talked about internet addiction. Probably because we are seeing so many children and adolescence losing control on this type of internet addiction. Conclusion: Further studies are necessary to investigate the nature and course of withdrawal symptoms associated with IAD/ IUD and to compare with those of substance use disorders and other forms of behavior addiction.
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