Are you Addicted to WoW?

World of Warcraft - Innocent Online Game - Or Addictive Nightmare?

Dr. Maressa Hecht Orzack, a clinical psychologist at McLean Hospital in Massachusetts, has come forward to claim that up to 40 percent of World of Warcraft players are addicted to the game.  Can someone really be addicted to a video game?  Where do you draw the line?  When does the fantasy world of online role playing bleed in to your daily life?


Do you know anyone (or yourself) who has ever broken plans because of WoW?  Do you know people who ignore their friends and family?  How is online gaming  any different than say watching  TV?


While this Squidoo Lens can't cover the complexities associated with addiction, it is a serious question.  What do you do if someone you love is forsaking their day to day life for a game?  When do you draw the line?

Are you Addicted? 

Quizes to help you decide

These quizzes are for entertainment only - they should not be used as a diagnostic tool, but they might open your eyes.

OKCupid! The World of Warcraft Addiction Test

OkCupid's the #1 free online dating site. Specializing in personality analysis, it was programmed by Harvard math grads. This test is not intended to be a diagnostic tool, but for entertainment value only.

Am I Addicted to WoW?

Am I Addicted to WoW? This is to see if you are addicted to the MMORPG game, World of Warcraft. If you have this game, expect to rate 100% on it. If you don't have the game, What's the point in taking it then, right? Right. Now, take this quiz and hurry before your guild raid starts.

Daft WoW addiction quiz - BeyondUnreal Forums

An online forum where you can discuss your quiz ratings with other quiz takers.

Symptoms of computer or video game addiction: 

Physical Symptoms:

• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Sleep disturbances
• Back, neck aches
• Headaches
• Dry eyes
• Failure to eat regularly or neglect personal hygiene