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WHAT IS ADDICTION?
 
In (Freeman, 92) is an article about addictive behaviours. Addiction is defined by Bratter & Forest as:

        'A behavior pattern of compulsive drug use characterised by overwhelming involvement, with the use of a drug & securingof the supply, as well as a tendency to relapse after completion of withdrawal.'

The autors state that the difference between use & addiction is quantitative rather than qualitative.


 
 
Internet Addiction Syndrome
There is now an official name for who have become addicted to the Internet: they are suffering from 'Internet Addiction Syndrome.'


About Behavioral Addiction
People can become addicted to activities even when there is no true physiological dependence or physiological addiction
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Professional Opinions
Some mental health professionals say people aren't addicted to the Internet they are addicted to
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Signs & Symptoms
Depriving oneself of sleep to spend time on the Net.


Internet Addiction Survey
Take the Internet Addiction Survey Challenge and see are you
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Internet Addiction Home Page
Yes it is not a joke, the internet can be addictive!


 
 
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