World Helath Organization

Gaming disorder is defined in the 11th Revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) as a pattern of gaming behavior (“digital-gaming” or “video-gaming”) characterized by impaired control over gaming, increasing priority given to gaming over other activities to the extent that gaming takes precedence over other interests and daily activities, and continuation or escalation of gaming despite the occurrence of negative consequences; as such, should there be reinforced rules and regulations to restrict and limit the time allotted for individuals to pursue their hobbies or not?

Additional References:  

- https://www.who.int/westernpacific/news/q-a-detail/gaming-disorder 

Drug addiction is a chronic disease characterized by compulsive, or uncontrollable, drug seeking and use despite harmful consequences and changes in the brain, which can be long-lasting. These changes in the brain can lead to the harmful behaviors seen in people who use drugs. Drug addiction is also a relapsing disease. Relapse is the return to drug use after an attempt to stop.

There are many options that have been successful in treating drug addiction, including: behavioral counselling, medication, medical devices and applications used to treat withdrawal symptoms or deliver skills training, evaluation and treatment for co-occurring mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, and long-term follow-up to prevent relapse; but have these ways proven to be effective? Should there be further research on new and developed ways to protect against substance abuse?

Additional References:   

- https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/treatment-approaches-drug-addiction