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Gaming addictions leading to crime

Kids with gaming addictions are turning to drug dealing as a means to feed their habit

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15.15 6 Dec 2021


Gaming addictions leading to crime


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15.15 6 Dec 2021


Kids with gaming addictions are turning to drug dealing as a means to feed their habit, in a situation one youth worker said has left many parents feeling helpless. Andrea chats to youth worker & Former Lord Mayor of Cork Chris O'Leary and hears from listeners.

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