For any parent whose ever wondered whether their adult child has a video gaming addiction, and if so how they can help, this episode is for you.

What may have started off as just a harmless activity turns into an all-consuming, socially withdrawn activity, where showering and eating are secondary to gaming and day/night reversal have become a way of life. Their bedrooms are their fortress, and their parents are not welcome.

In this candid episode, a 30-year-old Jake Uskowski shares his deeply personal experience with his addiction, his relapses and the remarkable recovery from this incredibly challenging addiction.

I'm grateful to have had this conversation with Jake, who pulls back the curtain on what the emotional life of a video gaming addict looks like and how much support is needed if recovery is ever going to happen.

After this episode, you'll know for sure whether or not your young adult needs help, the extent of what they're going through, and I'm sure you will never look at their little video gaming activity the same, ever again.

A special thank you to Jake Uskoski and a shout out to his mother, Elaine Uskoski who has authored 2 books on the subject (both available on Amazon):

Cyber Sober: A Caregiver’s Guide to Video Gaming Addiction

Seeing Through the Cracks

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