There are several groups that help with gaming addiction.

Online Gamers Anonymous
A 12-step, self-help group dedicated to helping people addicted to online gaming, and people who have been affected by online gaming because of a loved ones addiction. There is one chapter in Canada started by Brad Dorrance in London, Ontario. Before quitting gaming last year, Dorrance had been addicted to gaming for nine years. It got so bad Dorrance was no longer holding down a job, and was gaming up to twelve hours a day. He had wracked up a $23,000 credit card debt buying accounts that gave him access to new games, game currency and new computer hardware upgrades. In December 2007, ashamed that gaming had taken over his life, he tried to commit suicide. Now, he runs the Canadian site of Online Gamers Anonymous.

Online Gamers Anonymous (Canada)

EverQuest Widows
Founded in 2000, EverQuest Widows is an online forum for partners, family and friends of people who are addicted to playing EverQuest.

EverQuest Widows

World of Warcraft Widows
Is an online forum dedicated to anyone who has had a relationship affected by the online role-playing game World of Warcraft.

World of Warcraft Widows

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