Are you addicted to video games? Take this two-minute quiz

Are you worried that you or someone you love might be addicted to video games? Take our simple two-minute quiz to find out. Knowing is better than wondering.'

How often do you play video games?

Never (score 0)

Monthly or less (score 1)

2-4 times a month (score 2)

2-3 times a week (score 3)

4 or more times a week (score 4)

How many hours a day do you play on typical day when you are playing?

1 or 2 (0)

3 or 4 (1)

5 or 6 (2)

7-9 (3)

10 or more (4)

How often during the past week have you found that you played video games more or for a longer time than you intended?

Never (0)

2-3 times a week (2)

Daily (4)

How often during the past week have you failed to do what was normally expected of you because of your playing video games?

Never (0)

2-3 times a week (2)

Daily (4)

How often during the past week have you felt guilty or remorseful after playing video games?

Never (0)

2-3 times a week (2)

Daily (4)

Have you or anyone else been injured as a result of your video game playing?

No (0)

Yes, but not in the past week (2)

Yes, during the past week (4)

Has anyone ever been concerned about your video game playing, or suggested that you cut down?

No (0)

Yes, but not in the past week (2)

Yes, during the past week (4)

Your score

If you scored 8-10 or more, you are probably addicted to video games. Seek help immediately.

Thank you to AddictionsandRecovery.org for informing this post, and my own children for inspiring it.