Researchers: Video games ease pain, reduce anxiety

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FistOfThe North
An interesting read for your consideration.




"According to new research reported in Asian News International, playing immersive video games can produce brain reactions similar to those produced by powerful painkilling drugs."



http://blog.games.yahoo.com/blog/184-researchers-video-games-ease-pain-reduce-anxiety

NCRotCA
Like any other form of escapism (which is what a videogame really is).

Bardock42
Originally posted by NCRotCA
Like any other form of escapism (which is what a videogame really is).

Yeah? Got stats for other forms of escapism?

NCRotCA
No, and by "no" I mean "yes". shifty

No End N Site
Games are fun but they don't help me 'that' damn much...Not like drugs do.

Amma' jokin'?

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