Games have been a source of entertainment since ages. They would be considered as stress-busters for those involved and the players' achievements would be rewarded with medals and trophies. But why is it that games have now turned into life-risking tasks? The application of digital technology in games, their enhanced access in mobile phones and a sedentary lifestyle owing to the pandemic have made the devastation far worse. Gaming addiction has now become a health disorder, much to the concern of doctors around the globe.
In India alone, more than 120 million people play the deadly addictive game PUBG. The rising trend of video game playing led to its inclusion in the list of gaming disorders or addiction. In June 2018, the World Health Organisation declared the video game addiction as a mental health disorder. But is it only a mental disorder? The side effects associated with it are…
