Dr. Barry Slone is a clinical psychologist in a private practice located at 24505 Pacific Park Drive in Aliso Viejo, California. Dr. Slone specializes in cognitive behavior therapy, an effective treatment strategy for mood disorders, anxiety, substance abuse disorders, depression, and relationship distress. Dr. Barry Slone also specializes in treating video game addiction.

1. By Barry Slone

2. Introduction
 Dr. Barry Slone is a clinical psychologist in a private
practice located at 24505 Pacific Park Drive in Aliso
Viejo, California. Dr. Slone specializes in cognitive
behavior therapy, an effective treatment strategy for
mood disorders, anxiety, substance abuse disorders,
depression, and relationship distress. Dr. Barry Slone
also specializes in treating video game addiction.

3. About Video Game Addiction
 In recent years, it has become increasingly evident that
people of all ages, especially teens, are facing real
consequences associated with compulsive use of video
games. As occurs with any other compulsive behavior, teens
can become so enthralled in these games that they neglect
family, friends, school, and work. Shy youth are more at
risk for video game addiction than those that participate in
sports and clubs. Signs of addiction to video games include
getting angry when unable to play a video game, thinking
about playing when other responsibilities should take
precedence, and spending more time with the games than
with friends.