Video game addiction has always been the main topic of controversy in recent times due to its impact on the younger generation. Although it helps us have fun during recess and contributes economically to the income of several countries, its negative effects on children and adolescents, etc., deserve our attention. In 2001 alone, Americans spent approximately $9.8 billion. dollars in video games and this figure is increasing more and more over time. Additionally, people who play these video games too much usually face a high risk of contracting mental or physical illnesses or both. Has not been identified as a diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, however, those who abuse it often make changes to their characteristics and habits in common. In addition to this, even they themselves might be aware that they have changed negatively, they are not able to get rid of it. There it also leads to loss of interpersonal relationships, loss of personal hygiene as well as sinking at school or work. Apart from this, video game addicts can cause various types of solemn problems like being isolated from the community, becoming obese, less interactive with life at large. To be more specific, video game addicts tend to be more proactive in their fantasy world than in real life. They prefer to engage in their relationship online rather than face to face, and as a result, they have invisibly isolated themselves from society. Devoting most of their time to it, video game addicts rarely worry about their personal hygiene and have less time to devote to their work and social life, which could eventually lead to the crash of their professional and financial situation. . Additionally, this... middle of paper ...... neurological changes in people would also be reduced. Furthermore, since video game addiction is the main cause of wasting time and money among most children and adolescents, parents should pay more attention to them because it will negatively affect their future, which is one of the most important factors that contribute to the economic situation of a country. In conclusion, video game addiction should be put on public discussion forums to find the best way to solve it. And as video games gradually become more and more popular, we must warn people not to abuse them and use them wisely. net/blog/?p=1279http://www.ehow.com/about_5377629_effects-computer-games-addiction.htmlhttp://ndri.com/article/cause_and_impact_of_video_games_addiction_-211.html