David Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 The computer game, played by millions, has been dubbed "the most dangerous game on the market" by addiction therapists at Sweden's Youth Care Foundation. A 15-year-old Swedish boy collapsed and went into convulsions after playing it for 24 hours earlier this month. The report's author Sven Rollenhagen said: "There is not a single case of game addiction that we have worked with in which World of Warcraft has not played a part. "It is the crack cocaine of the computer gaming world. Some people are literally unable to drag themselves away and will play it till they drop." The Swedish National Institute of Public Health backed the report, adding: "Computer game addiction is becoming more widespread in Sweden and across the world. "There is no known medical diagnosis of conditions brought on by excessive game-playing, but it is clear they have a very powerful addictive hold over many people who use them." The boy was taken to hospital where he was diagnosed with an epileptic-type seizure brought on by sleep deprivation, lack of food, and too much time in front of a screen. The game's US makers Blizzard Entertainment say 11 million people worldwide play World of Warcraft. Psychiatrist Dr Richard Graham, of London's Tavistock Centre, said: "Some of my clients will discuss playing games for 14, 16 hours a day at times, without breaks and without attending to their physical needs. "For those, the consequences are potentially severe."[url=http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/World-Of-Warcraft-Computer-Game-More-Addictive-Than-Crack-Cocaine-Say-Experts-In-Sweden/Article/200902415231644?lpos=World_News_First_Technology_Article_Teaser_Region__0&lid=ARTICLE_15231644_World_Of_Warcraft%3A_Computer_Game_More_Addictive_Than_Crack_Cocaine%2C_Say_Experts_In_Sweden]http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-New...perts_In_Sweden Have we got any addicts on here that can explain why I should come off crack and play this game instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyTheRam Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Originally posted by David;3494 [url=http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/World-Of-Warcraft-Computer-Game-More-Addictive-Than-Crack-Cocaine-Say-Experts-In-Sweden/Article/200902415231644?lpos=World_News_First_Technology_Article_Teaser_Region__0&lid=ARTICLE_15231644_World_Of_Warcraft%3A_Computer_Game_More_Addictive_Than_Crack_Cocaine%2C_Say_Experts_In_Sweden]http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-New...perts_In_Sweden Have we got any addicts on here that can explain why I should come off crack and play this game instead? the game is sooooo fkin w*nk, full of lifeless people playing a boring game with spells and magic and stuff!!! i only play FPS games, and i was slightly hooked on it at first because its an awesome game, warcraft games realy are the biggest waste of life and money, not only charging you initialy for the game, but then monthly costs for the online play of the game which is like 8 quid, where as if you play a proper game like the counterstrike, call of duty etc etc series you pay just for the game a fairly small ammount and then play till you cba! without paying any monthly fee's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 So what your saying is I should stick to Crack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyTheRam Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Originally posted by David;3498 So what your saying is I should stick to Crack? if u cant give it up..... definately WoW is the spawn of the satan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Always hear people raving about it, but I'll stick with Fifa and Call Of Duty thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 crack eh.....he he;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 Originally posted by froggg;3527 crack eh.....he he;) Gets me through the day until I have to go out pimping at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicky-27 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Do you wear that superman costume when you go out at night :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perky1106 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 The longest I've done is ended up playing PES for 6 hours solid. That's worrying enough but I survived. I can understand why some people can be severely addicted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyTheRam Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Originally posted by JoeMadRam;3547 The longest I've done is ended up playing PES for 6 hours solid. That's worrying enough but I survived. I can understand why some people can be severely addicted. i have played about 6/7 solid but was when i was sponsored was in 7 games that were like 45 minutes long each, but was playing full on solid, and you cant just take a break when playing those games lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 What do you do, wear nappies just in case you need to go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyTheRam Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Originally posted by David;3550 What do you do, wear nappies just in case you need to go? tie a not in one end and a cork up the other does the trick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 That does say 'Cork' doesnt it? as in a 'Wine Cork'?, got worried there for a second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyTheRam Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Originally posted by David;3553 That does say 'Cork' doesnt it? as in a 'Wine Cork'?, got worried there for a second. nah dont worry about me, get along fine lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perky1106 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 There's one thing computer gaming can't beat ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyTheRam Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Originally posted by JoeMadRam;3556 There's one thing computer gaming can't beat ... well yes, everyone has something that they will find better than that, hopefully...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 Originally posted by JoeMadRam;3556 There's one thing computer gaming can't beat ... Crack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Which crack are you refering to though? I get mine on a sunday morning, if she lets me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Im glad i never even tried it back in the day. A few of my mates did and got hooked.. it seriously takes over your life. The game i mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbydan Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 its like 1 step up from DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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