The video gamer 500: Performance-enhancing drug use and Internet Gaming Disorder among adult video gamers

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Highlights:

• Performance-enhancing drugs (PED) are commonly used by video gamers.

• Caffeine and energy drinks were the most common PEDs reported.

• Prescription stimulants and modafinil were the most common prescription drug PEDs.

• Associated factors for IGD include an ADHD diagnosis and prescription PED use.

摘要

•Performance-enhancing drugs (PED) are commonly used by video gamers.•Caffeine and energy drinks were the most common PEDs reported.•Prescription stimulants and modafinil were the most common prescription drug PEDs.•Associated factors for IGD include an ADHD diagnosis and prescription PED use.

论文关键词:Video game,Internet Gaming Disorder,Performance enhancing drugs,Stimulants

论文评审过程:Received 19 November 2020, Revised 6 May 2021, Accepted 10 May 2021, Available online 4 June 2021, Version of Record 7 June 2021.

论文官网地址:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2021.106890