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  • By Amy Black-Stockham
  • November 26, 2019
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Fortnite allegedly has same effect as cocaine, lawsuit says

The lawsuit alleges that the playing the game releases dopamine in a manner similar to cocaine, which can lead to a chemical addiction.

Read more about how this is being defined by the World Health Organization as a gaming disorder.

https://www.wpxi.com/news/trending-now/fortnite-allegedly-has-same-effect-as-cocaine-lawsuit-says/994863530

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