Despite not being classified as a condition by all diagnosis manuals (as of my most recent update in September 2021), it has drawn more attention from researchers because of the potential harm it might do to people.1
References
1Arima S, Latino D. Neurobiological basis of Internet gaming disorder: Insights from functional MRI studies. Archives of Clinical Psychiatry. 2023;50(5). Accessed April 19, 2025. https://archivespsy.com/menu-script/index.php/ACF/article/view/2187