You’re not lazy. You’re not addicted to fun. You’re using gaming to cope and now it’s time to find balance and support.
At TruPaths, we understand that gaming can start as a source of escape, achievement, or connection and slowly become something that disconnects you from the life you want to live. Whether it’s you or your child, this page is here to help you break the cycle, with care not judgment.
Gaming addiction is a behavioral dependency where video games (online or offline) begin to dominate daily life. It can affect people of any age and is especially common in teens and young adults who are also managing anxiety, ADHD, depression, or trauma. Gaming addiction can look like:
of U.S Youth show signs of problematic gaming
Average gamer spends week playing video games.
Gaming addiction isn’t just about the screen it’s about what’s happening underneath: unmet needs, avoidance, identity, or even trauma. That’s why TruPaths connects you to providers who offer holistic support not punishment. We help guide you to:
Structured care designed for individuals struggling with excessive screen use.
Therapists trained to support emotional development and identity formation.
Guidance and tools to help families rebuild trust and set healthy tech boundaries.
Clinical support that addresses co-occurring mental health concerns.
Programs that rebuild connection, purpose, and offline engagement.
Providers attuned to modern challenges like gaming culture, online identity, and screen-related stress.
Gaming recovery is about more than reducing screen time. It’s about rebuilding balance, finding purpose, and restoring healthy relationships with yourself and others.
Engages individuals in real-world experiences that foster resilience, enjoyment, and personal growth.
Supports families in creating structure, improving trust, and fostering supportive home environments.
Helps individuals, especially those with neurodiverse needs, establish routines and coping strategies that fit their strengths.
Encourages individuals to reshape their story, rebuild self-identity, and find meaning beyond gaming.
Provides strategies to manage triggers, reduce compulsive play, and build healthier daily routines.
Offers peer encouragement and accountability while helping individuals reconnect with real-world relationships.
The centers we feature provide:
No fear tactics. No shame. Just safe, cutting-edge environments that understand the digital world our clients live in.
Specialized recovery tracks tailored for both youth and adults at different stages of life.
Therapeutic approaches that gently uncover the emotional drivers of gaming or screen overuse.
Tools and support that help individuals rediscover joy, identity, and purpose in the offline world.
“I was terrified to start Gaming Addiction Recovery Program, but the team made me feel safe every step of the way. They didn’t just treat the symptoms — they treated me like a human.”
“I was terrified to start Gaming Addiction Recovery Program, but the team made me feel safe every step of the way. They didn’t just treat the symptoms — they treated me like a human.”
We don’t see “screen time” as a failure. We see it as a signal. TruPaths is here to:
Whether you're ready to pause, reset, or find more balance, we’re here to help gently and with love.
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"I didn’t realize how much of my life I was escaping until I stopped gaming. Treatment gave me the tools to face reality, build real connections, and rediscover joy outside of a screen. For the first time in years, I feel present in my own life."
— Former gaming addiction patient , age 27