Help!I need help for my assignment(computer gaming addicts)?
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Computer and Video Game Addiction \n\nComputers, video games, and the Internet have become entrenched features of our daily lives. Computer use has reached beyond work and is now a major source of fun and entertainment for many people. For most people, computer use and video game play is integrated into their lives in a balanced healthy manner. For others, time spent on the computer or video game is out of balance, and has displaced work, school, friends, and even family. \n\nWhat is computer and video game addiction?\n\nWhen time spent on the computer, playing video games or cruising the Internet reaches a point that it harms a child's or adult's family and social relationships, or disrupts school or work life, that person may be caught in a cycle of addiction. Like other addictions, the computer or video game has replaced friends and family as the source of a person's emotional life. Increasingly, to feel good, the addicted person spends more time playing video games or searching the Internet. Time away from the computer or game causes moodiness or withdrawal. \n\nWhen a person spends up to ten hours a day or more rearranging or sending files, playing games, surfing the net, visiting chat rooms, instant messaging, and reading emails, that easily can reach up to seventy to eighty hours a week on-line with the computer. Major social, school or work disruptions will result.\n\nSymptoms of computer or video game addiction:\n\nFor children: \n\nMost of non-school hours are spent on the computer or playing video games. \nFalling asleep in school. \nNot keeping up with assignments. \nWorsening grades. \nLying about computer or video game use. \nChoosing to use the computer or play video games, rather than see friends. \nDropping out of other social groups (clubs or sports). \nIrritable when not playing a video game or on the computer. \nFor adults: \n\nComputer or video game use is characterized by intense feelings of pleasure and guilt. \nObsessing and pre-occupied about being on the computer, even when not connected. \nHours playing video games or on the computer increasing, seriously disrupting family, social or even work life. \nLying about computer or video game use. \nExperience feelings of withdrawal, anger, or depression when not on the computer or involved with their video game. \nMay incur large phone or credit bills for on-line services. \nCan't control computer or video game use. \nFantasy life on-line replaces emotional life with partner. \nThere are even physical symptoms that may point to addiction: \n\nCarpal tunnel syndrome. \nSleep disturbances \nBack, neck aches \nHeadaches \nDry eyes \nFailure to eat regularly or neglect personal hygiene \nFor the computer or video game addicted person, a fantasy world on-line or in a game has replaced his or her real world. The virtual reality of the computer or game is more inviting than the every day world of family, school or work. With the increased access to pornography on the Internet and in games, this fantasy world may be highly sexual. \n\nThe first step to healing is to recognize the symptoms. Help from a professional is often needed.
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This place has tons of games. http://www.addictinggames.com/
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Cool, Gaming is a very cool and interesting field .. \nIf you have the knack to do it then go ahead its real fun and every-time you'll get a new challenge and new innovative stage to work on.. All the best !!!
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You can go to http://www.boredatwork.com for some games, or go to http://www.neopets.com and play games there.  Or, of course, as one person mentioned, you could answer questions at Yahoo! answers . . . but then, you run out pretty fast.  I would also recommend setting up a blog at http://www.livejournal.com .  That will give you something to do that looks busy as well.  As long as no one sees your computer screen, you look deeply engrossed in work.  Trust me.  I'm a pro.  I do this stuff all day. :)
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go to a fun website for ex. addictinggames.com, stupidvideos.com, or howstuffworks.com
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Is there any way you can make a game that interests you to help you study?  I have made a power point game before.  Making the game also helped me to prepare for my test.  Good luck!
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http://addict3d.org/index.php?page=viewarticle&type=news&ID=8994
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www.addictinggames.com
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I think that starting here is a good initiative. Now if your friends has some summer homework to do, maybe you can do it for them. Sell some of your old play station games on e-bay or in game-stop stores. If you really have a talent for something find a store that sell things related to your talent and offer yourself for a summer job. Last if you have a WOW account that worth something try selling it on the proper forums.
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www.majorgeeks.com May help.
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The best thing to do is .... keep ur room door closed...\n\nand switch on ur computer and Start Playing the Games which take long time ... like Command and Conquer Terbian Sun or... some cool action games... that would make ur time pass away... quicker.. be sure to keep ur headphones.......\n\n\n.
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Um, not for nothing but... Instead of sitting on the computer playing in Yahoo Answers you should have been doing your assignment.  I doubt if this were given to you today; you've probably known about it for weeks.  Now it is the last day and you are up a creek, and why?  Because you let it slide so you could play instead.  Now it is time for you to pay the piper.\n\nNo, I can not help you on this.  Sorry.
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Unplug your pc..\n\nand get something to do to fill-in for your addiction \n\neg. go out for a good exercise.. good for your mind and body
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habbohotel\nor go to www.addictinggames.com
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Try asking "Geek Squad"\n\nhttp://www.geeksquad.com/?DCMP=KNC-TLC&ref=25&loc=GEE
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Games are actually addictive... (I found this out when I found out indoor tanning is addictive). It's not like a drug addiction but it affects your brain the same way. \nI would find a way to keep yourself busy. My boyfriend was the same way and he was smoking grass when he played. It came in hand in hand. Once he stopped smoking, he was able to wean himself off gaming a little too. You have to try to set a timer or something to get yourself off and find other things to do. Go for a walk or go to the mall or anything to get out of the house. It is good you registered for class... keep busy!
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You should read it!\n\nBelow are some links which might help... but there isn't a cheat's guide that I can find...