I'm perfectly fine as long as my online addiction doesn't interfere with my alcohol addiction (aka SUFF). Jokes.
However, you're right - pathological gaming (and gambling) must be a pain, and I'd suggest anyone who's close to it, to consider a therapy. I know people who did it successfully and do now have a life worth living again.
(Speaking of it - I haven't been playing any game the last three weeks. What's wrong with me? Screw you springtime! :S)