Case Report: Internet Gaming Disorder Associated With Pornography Use.
Internet gaming disorder (IGD) is not currently a recognized diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders-5 (DSM-5). However, IGD has been noted to warrant further research for possible future inclusion in the DSM. In many ways, IGD strongly resembles substance and gambling addictions. Such characteristics include tolerance, withdrawal, and social and occupational neglect resulting from increased time invested in video game use and acquisition. The use of similar or closely related media is also seen, which mirrors the natural course of substance and gambling addictions. We present a case of a 22-year-old man who exhibited IGD and problems associated with pornography use. This case report exemplifies the sequelae of IGD. Our paper also reviews the possible mechanisms of behavioral addiction, as well as the status of IGD as a potential subcategory of behavioral addiction. Additional research is needed to determine if IGD co-occurs with problematic use of pornography.
Department of Mental Health, Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, California.
Ashley
A
Voss
reSTART Center for Technology Sustainability, Fall City, Washington.
Hilarie
H
Cash
Department of Mental Health, Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, California.
Sean
S
Hurdiss
Department of Ophthalmology, Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, California.
Frank
F
Bishop
Department of Mental Health, Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, California.
Warren P
WP
Klam
Department of Mental Health, Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, California ; Department of Ophthalmology, Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, California.
Andrew P
AP
Doan
D016739:Behavior, Addictive / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods; D004882:Erotica / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D008297:Male; D012934:Social Isolation / Q000523:psychology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D018910:Video Games / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000523:psychology*; D055815:Young Adult
Internet gaming disorder; pornography; video game addiction