Neural basis of addiction to video games
The neural basis of addiction to video games is an area of research that is still in its infancy. However, recent advances in neuroscience have allowed researchers to begin to understand the neural mechanisms underlying video game addiction. Neuroimaging studies have shown that the brain regions involved in reward processing, such as the nucleus accumbens and the ventral tegmental area, are activated when playing video games. This suggests that the reward system is involved in the development of video game addiction.