Children as young as 8 and 9 are being sent to rehab because they've become dangerously addicted to gaming.

The affliction has become such an issue, the World health Organisation has officially added it to a list identifying it as a disorder alongside issues such as alcohol and gambling addiction.

But is there anything we can do to stop it?

CREDITS

Host/Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Elle Beattie

Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri

Thanks to our special guest Author David Gillespie

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