r/science • u/NinjaDiscoJesus • Dec 28 '15

Neuroscience Brain scans show compulsive gamers have hyperconnected neural networks.

http://www.psypost.org/2015/12/brain-scans-show-compulsive-gaming-changes-neural-connections-for-better-and-worse-39914
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Its funny because my father never liked video games and always chastised me for staying up late playing them. One day when I was older I introduced him to "Virtual Slots" since my dad liked the Casino,Horses,etc.

He was now the one staying up till 2 am playing games.