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internet-gaming-disorder
Internet Gaming Disorder
Internet gaming disorder (ICD-11 6C51; DSM-5 Section III) shares behavioral addiction neurobiology with gambling disorder: VTA-NAcc dopamine, OFC hyperactivation, D2R hypofunction, impaired inhibitory control. Prevalence 2-5% of gamers. No approved pharmacotherapy.
Entry Metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ID | internet-gaming-disorder |
| Name | Internet Gaming Disorder |
| Status | draft |
| Last reviewed | 2026-06-08 |
| Atlas | 01-human |
| Scale | 07-system |
Cross-Atlas Connections
connects-toDopamine
connects-toGambling Disorder
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connects-toSubstance P
connects-toInsulin Receptor
connects-toAndrogen Receptor
connects-toAdrenomedullin
connects-toOsteopontin
Sources
- Kuss DJ, Griffiths MD. Internet gaming addiction: a systematic review of empirical research. Int J Ment Health Addict. 2012;10(2):278-296.
- World Health Organization. ICD-11: Gaming Disorder (6C51). Geneva: WHO; 2019.
- Weinstein A, Livny A, Weizman A. New developments in brain research of internet and gaming disorder. Neurosci Biobehav Rev. 2017;75:314-330. · PubMed 28193454