Internet addiction
Recently considered for inclusion in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Health Disorders, Internet Addiction is a growing problem in modern cultures. Teens become enmeshed in role-playing games and adults may become addicted to online pornography or gambling. Internet use is considered an addiction when it becomes more important to the person than normal life experiences and it begins to interfere with relationships, family responsibilities, school, or work.
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John Mayer’s Addiction to Twitter Reportedly Caused Breakup with Jennifer Aniston
According to Star magazine, sources close to actress Jennifer Aniston say that her former boyfriend John Mayer was addicted to Twitter, ignoring Aniston’s phone calls and emails in favor of spending hours on the social media site.
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How Addictive Are Social Media Sites?
Most people feel a little anxious after a period of time without access to a cell phone or computer, but some people can’t even go 5 minutes without texting, Tweeting, or checking their Facebook page. A recent Gadgetology study by Retrevo.com, a consumer electronics shopping site, set out to discover how much control social media has over people’s lives.
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Technology Addiction Hampering Students’ Learning
A new report warns that technology addiction among young people is having a disruptive effect on their learning, worsening their spelling and concentration, encouraging plagiarism, and disrupting lessons.
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First Internet Addiction Center in US Opens Near Seattle
America’s first Internet addiction treatment center has opened in Fall City, Washington, not far from Microsoft’s headquarters. The 45-day program at the 6-bed, family style retreat costs about $14,500 and is not yet covered by insurance. However, there are some scholarships available.
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Internet Addiction: What You Need to Know
By Colin Gilbert
Addiction is typically associated with substances such as alcohol or tobacco, but there isn’t always a chemical aspect to an addict’s behavior. Sometimes, mere behavioral patterns—such as watching television or exercising at the gym—can surpass the realms of recreation or habit to become legitimate addictions in a person’s life. Studies are now showing that surfing the Internet is a widespread addiction, sometimes warranting clinical treatment. It is currently estimated that 5-10% of Americans are addicted to the Internet.
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Internet Addiction: Real Disorder or All in Our Heads?
Chat rooms. Porn sites. Social networking profiles. With all manner of entertainment – or vice, depending on your point of view – it’s no wonder that more researchers and psychologists are starting to probe the possibility of a new disorder taking hold of many individuals: Internet addiction.
And if you believe everything that you read, many of us are afflicted with this emerging addiction. Continue Reading
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