Some specialist addiction clinics focus on either total abstinence from video games or on changing gaming
behaviours and educating players, so that good behaviours can be adhered to. Both types of programs
increase social skills and aim to replace excessive time spent playing with social activities. They also include
personal therapy to address depression and anxiety, and teach time management skills that help players to
control gaming behaviours by reducing time spent playing (Griffiths & Meredith, 2009).