This article caught my eye while I was looking around on the Internet one afternoon. Imagine if this type of addiction could lead to a serious medical problem!!!!!!
Right now there is no real concrete definition for an Internet addiction but here are just a couple of things i have found on the subjest;
Ø Internet addiction is described as an impulse control disorder which does not involve use of an intoxicating drug and is very similar to pathological gambling.
Ø Internet addiction is defined as "excessive gaming, sexual pre-occupations, and email/text messaging" and apparently according to leading psychiatrists it is becoming so common in today’s society.
According to the latest research of Internet addictions it has been noted that ‘tech junkies’ display genuinely debilitating behavior, including drug-like cravings, withdrawal, and a constant need for more and better gear - just like a substance addict might exhibit. This is not a good sign if it does relate to an Internet addiction.
I think this is quite an interesting article as I know I am guilty of spending to many hours in front of a computer…..but I would not say I was addicted, if it got to the stage were people had to be on medication or be institutionalized then what could be done to stop this? Are we already to dependent on the Internet? Do you spend more hours in front of a computer rather than socializing and exercising?................. Some things to seriously think about.
If you would like to look at the article it is http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/null/87251 and, remember, these are the thoughts of just several medical experts. It will take a lot more, time, effort and research to fully realize if this is a medical issue……..well on the contrary unless something serious happens to deem it a medical condition.
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