Most of non-school hours are spent on the computer or playing video games.
• Falling asleep in school.
• Not keeping up with assignments.
• Worsening grades.
• Lying about computer or video game use.
• Choosing to use the computer or play video games, rather than see friends.
• Dropping out of social groups (clubs or sports) in order to play games.
• Stealing money in order to buy or play games.
• Irritable when not playing a video game or on the computer.
• Unsuccessful attempts to cut back on game play.
For adults
• Computer or video game use is characterized by intense feelings of pleasure and
guilt.
• Obsessing and pre-occupied about being on the computer, even when not
connected.
• Hours playing video games or on the computer increasing, seriously disrupting
family, social or even work life.
• Lying about computer or video game use.
• Experience feelings of withdrawal, anger, or depression when not on the computer
or involved with their video game.
• May incur large phone or credit bills for on-line services.
• Can't control computer or video game use.
• Fantasy life on-line replaces emotional life with partner.