Most of us see video games as harmless, inter-generational fun: play Fortnite with the kids (or parents) for a few hours, have some laughs, and get ready for bed.

Others can't seem to break away.

"For some gamers, they develop this excessive pattern of uncontrollable behavior," says Dr. Paul Weigle, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and the Associate Medical Director of Outpatient Programs at Natchaug Hospital. "They really lose control over their use. That ends up causing big problems in their lives."

Earlier this year, the World Health Organization included "gaming disorder" in its International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11).

For some in the video game industry, including Kenneth Thompson, an assistant professor-in-residence of game design at the University of Connecticut, the WHO classification is premature.

"Research is ongoing for video games as classification as disorder or addiction," Thompson says. "I think it does a real disservice to people who are going through substance abuse issues and are going through addiction programs to use the same terminology for something that isn't the same."

Weigle, Thompson and UConn Gaming Club member Ryan Marsh discuss video games and addiction on the latest Capitol Watch podcast.