I am a recovering Wowaholic (yes, video games ARE an addiction), played for 2 years and almost lost my job, family and wife over my obsession. It was all I could think about, it dominated every waking moment of my conscious, (and unconscious at night) mind.

After years of emotional neglect, my family had finally had enough… I was grossly overweight, unhealthy, and a pain to deal with on a daily basis. I quit one night after things had finally hit rock bottom… gave away all my stuff, said goodbye to my online “friends” and signed off… been 8 months now and I am so happy! I have lost over 90lbs, my health is back and my relationship with my wife and daughter has never been stronger.

As to Director Griffiths’ comment about detox center throughout the country… maybe we SHOULD give it a BIT more attention!

Yes, online gaming addiction DOES exist… still don’t believe me, check out this website too http://www.wowdetox.com... sad testimony to something so devastating and so misunderstood.