digital heroin

Used to describe very addictive video games or chat rooms.

EverQuest is digital heroin - people have lost jobs and spouses over it.

by Kroth Tul'Ku July 25, 2006

digital heroin

"Digital heroin" is a slang term used in mainland China to refer to the addictive nature of video games and digital media, likening their impact to that of heroin due to their ability to create intense engagement and dependency among users, particularly children and young persons.

Ever since my little brother got that new online game, he’s been glued to the screen for hours—it's like he's hooked on digital heroin!

by Emotional Cruiser September 19, 2025