The Link Between ADHD and Video Games

  It seems that people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to develop cyber addictions involving computers, video games, and the Internet. In fact, an association has been found between internet addiction and ADHD. What’s more, people with these kinds of addictions exhibit more severe symptoms of ADHD. The connection between the excessive use of video games and the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is observed in child and adolescent populations (Wan et al., 2006). However, the relationship isn’t yet clear. In this article, we’ll review the research on the association between ADHD and video games….