The addictive features of games have been studied by many researchers, essentially from a psychological
perspective. Evidence suggests that some players can become addicted to video games and that video
playing video games may be linked to addiction to a certain extent. However, it is essential to make a
distinction between high levels of engagement and addiction, as some researchers have noted that the tools
employed to measure addiction may not all be reliable, and that the claims that video games may cause
addiction might be ill-founded. Addiction in video games seem to be more prominent for some particularly
vulnerable individuals (e.g., those with a tendency to look for high levels of engagement), and its effects on
children and teenagers may differ across genders, but are usually heighten by a lack of supervision. Video
game addiction may result in withdrawal from social activities, lack of sleep, disrupted sleep patterns, less
time dedicated to homework, and a subsequent decrease in academic achievements. However, video game
addiction can be prevented and corrected if proper actions are taken and a healthy life style is followed.
Monitoring from parents and teachers seem to be the most effective way to detect and change addictive
behaviours.