1. Internet Addiction - Dr. GROHOL's Mental Health Page - Online Addiction A look at the facts and opinions behind socalled "internet addiction disorder" (compulsive Category Health Addictions Internet......An objective source of information about internet addiction, overuse, and pathologyonline. internet addiction GUIDE. What is internet addiction Disorder (IAD)? http://psychcentral.com/netaddiction/

Ad: Need help now? Try HelpHorizons home resource library disorders ... support forums INTERNET ADDICTION GUIDE John M. Grohol, Psy.D. February, 1999; Last revision: In process (March, 2003) Welcome to a resource for objective, useful information about Internet addiction , a theorized disorder. What is Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD)? What "Internet addiction disorder" (IAD) is still difficult to define at this time. Much of the original research was based upon the weakest type of research methodology, namely exploratory surveys with no clear hypothesis or rationale backing them. Coming from an atheoretical approach has some benefits, but also is not typically recognized as being a strong way to approach a new disorder. More recent research has expanded upon the original surveys and anecdotal case study reports. However, as I will illustrate below later, even these studies don't support the conclusions the authors claim. The original research into this disorder began with exploratory surveys, which cannot establish causal relationships between specific behaviors and their cause. While surveys can help establish descriptions of how people feel about themselves and their behaviors, they cannot draw conclusions about whether a specific technology, such as the Internet, has actually

2. Symptoms And Information On Internet Addiction Symptoms of internet addiction 1) Using the online services everyday without any skipping. 2) Loosing track of time after making a connection. 3) Goes out less and less. http://www.addictions.org/internet.htm

Symptoms of Internet Addiction 1) Using the online services everyday without any skipping. 2) Loosing track of time after making a connection. 3) Goes out less and less. 4) Spending less and less time on meals at home or at work, and eats in front of the monitor. 5) Denying spending too much time on the Net. 6) Others complaining of your too much time in front of the monitor. 7) Checking on your mailbox too many times a day. 8) You think you have got the greatest web site in the world and dying to give people your URL. 9) Loggin onto the Net while already busy at work. 10) Sneaking online when spouse or family members not at home, with a sense of relief. Below is a list of other web sites with information about Internet Addiction Internet Addiction Survey Internet Addiction Disorder CyberWidows Internet Addiction ... Internet Addiction Disorder: Causes, Symptoms,and Consequences Slang Terms A. A. Louisiana Style N. A. Louisiana Style Addiction Links Recovery Stories Online E-mail Groups Search The Web

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Welcome to my Internet Addiction Page "I began to suspect that I had an internet addiction problem when I would get up at 3 A.M. to surf the net, and then I talked to a friend who hadn't been to bed yet. He was still surfing the internet at 3 o'clock." The information on this page indicates that people using the internet may be subject to a new illness in our society, internet addiction. I stumbled across this subject when surfing the net and read the article below in the Air Force News Service. Is the internet affecting your life in a negative way? Do you spend more time on the internet when you should be doing something else? Included on this page is the article I mentioned, from AFNS, a listing of symptoms , and where help can be found for this new form of addiction. Internet surfing could become an addiction by Susan Griggs Keesler News staff KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. (AFNS) The Internet is an amazing information resource. Students, teachers and researchers use it as an investigative tool. Physicians use it to learn more about unfamiliar diseases and the latest medical developments. Ordinary folks use it for shopping, banking, bill-paying and communicating with family and friends. People all over the globe use it to connect with individuals of other countries and cultures. Even journalists use it to find information for stories like this one.

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Welcome to Virtual-Addiction.com, the web site for The Center for Internet Studies, a business dedicated to providing services, information, and resources on e-behavior and internet addiction in the workplace, our families and in the community. The Internet clearly has a role to play in today’s information age and will become increasingly important in our communications, our work life and our daily activities. However the very nature of the Internet also lends itself to abuse, leading people to exhibit behaviors that are counterproductive, isolating and abusive - to ourselves, our families, our employers and the community at large. Order your copy of Dr. Greenfield's book, Virtual Addiction right here on-line! Click for secure order form The Center for Internet Studies’ mission is to provide a forum to educate, train and prevent the negative behaviors that may result from Internet abuse and addiction. Our mission is furthered by providing consulting, training and research services to the business community, schools and universities, mental health providers, and, families. The Center for Internet Studies was founded by Dr. David Greenfield, clinical psychologist and authority on the Internet and Internet behaviors.

5. Internet Addiction Disorder Causes, Symptoms,and Consequences research in the area of addiction suggests that internet addiction Disorder, a psychophysiological disorder involving http://www.chem.vt.edu/chem-dept/dessy/honors/papers/ferris.html

Internet Addiction Disorder: Causes, Symptoms,and Consequences Jennifer R. Ferris Psychology Virginia Tech jferris@vt.edu INTRODUCTION DEFINING INTERNET ADDICTION DISORDER "ADDICTION" AND INTERNET ADDICTION DISORDER Psychodynamics and Personality Sociocultutral explanations Addictions vary according to sex, age, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, religion, and country. Some addictions are more common among persons of different categories. For example, alcoholism is most common in the middle socioeconomic classes, in Native and Irish Americans, and in Catholics. Whites are more likely to use PCP and hallucinogens, but less likely than Blacks or Latinos to use heroin(Sue, 1994). Not enough data is available yet about those persons addicted to the Internet to determine if a particular class is most predominant. In addition, at this point there is not enough diversity among Internet users to make any definitive statements. As the diversity among users increases, and as the amount of research on the problem increases, hopefully we will know more about this interesting aspect of addiction with regard to the Internet. Behavioral explanations Biomedical explanations These explanations focus on hereditary and congenital factors, chemical imbalances in the brain and neurotransmitters. There could be chromosomes, hormones, and surplus or lack of certain necessary chemicals and neurotransmitters that regulate activity in the brain and the rest of the nervous system. According to this perspective, this would cause a someone to be susceptible to addiction (Sue, 1994). . There is definitive research that shows that some drugs act to fill in the synaptic gaps of the neurons in the brain, fooling the brain into sending out faulty information. This, it is thought, is one reason for the "high" one gets from engaging in activities such as running, drug use, and gambling. This might apply to Internet addiction, since many opportunities on the Internet are fun and exciting.

6. Internet Addiction internet addiction Disorder (IAD) is characterized by seven basic diagnostic criteria, among them increasing tolerance http://library.albany.edu/briggs/addiction.html

Psychosocial Parameters of Internet Addiction Rudolph G. Briggs , Ph.D. Department of Psychotechnology Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) is characterized by seven basic diagnostic criteria, among them increasing tolerance of long online hours, withdrawal, and unsuccessful efforts to control Internet use. Ferris, Jennifer R. Internet Addiction Disorders: Causes, Symptoms, and Consequences http://www.chem.vt.edu/chem-dept/dessy/honors/papers/ferris.html A definition of Internet Behavior Dependence, a form of Internet addiction, is proposed by the authors, who are affiliated with the University of Iowa. Hall and Parsons believe that IBD is a correctable, benign condition, and "compensate[s] for a lack of satisfaction in other areas of life." Hall, Alex S., and Jeffrey Parsons. "Internet Addiction: College Student Case Study Using Best Practices in Cognitive Behavior Therapy." Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 23.4 (October 2001): 312-327. Alcoholics Anonymous is considering setting up a separate division of their organization to work with people addicted to browsing the Internet. Press Release.

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11. Internet Addiction Survey Designed to test one's tendency to become addicted to the Internet. Includes a report entitled "Comm Category Health Addictions Internet......Return to The Health Resource Network Stresscure Home Page. InternetStress Survey. Thank you for participating in this Internet survey. http://www.stresscure.com/hrn/addiction.html

Return to The Health Resource Network Stresscure Home Page Internet Stress Survey This nine item survey is designed to test your tendency to become addicted to the 'Net. Please review each of the questions below and make a note of how many times you answer "Yes." After completing the survey, click the button below that best corresponds to your score, and you will be taken to a special report for your score. Do you spend more time than you think you should surfing the 'Net? Yes No Do you feel you have a problem limiting the time you spend on the 'Net? Yes No Have any of your friends or family members complained about the time you spend at your computer? Yes No Do you find it hard to stay away from the 'Net for several days at a time? Yes No Has either your work output or your personal relationships suffered as a result of spending too much time on the 'Net? Yes No Are there particular areas of the 'Net, or types of files, you find hard to resist? Yes No Do you have troubling controlling your impulses to purchase items, products, or services on the 'Net? Yes No Have you tried, unsuccessfully, to curtail your use of the 'Net?

12. Internet Addiction Fulltext articles, assessment and self-help tests and tools, links to addiction clinics and therapists, Category Health Addictions Internet...... internet addiction (also known as 'pathological Internet use') is a disorderthat affects millions of Internet users throughout the world. http://www.internetaddiction.ca/

InternetAddiction.ca Home Articles Resources Discussion About Us Contact Recent Media Appearances New! Internet Use and Coping with Stress Internet addiction (also known as 'pathological Internet use') is a disorder that affects millions of Internet users throughout the world. Often, people joke about being addicted to the Net, but most people don't realize that there are people out there who are essentially slaves to their computers. Often times they miss work or school, spend hours and hours online, carry on extramarital cybersex affairs, and participate in various online activities that end up affecting their own offline worlds. Make no mistake about it, Internet addiction is real, and chances are good that someone you know has it. Are you addicted to the Internet? Maybe your spouse is showing signs of online addiction? Are you the manager of a company and your employees are spending too much time online? What can you do about it? This website is devoted to helping those with Internet addiction, their friends and families, and others who want to learn about this new disorder. Here you will find articles and resources based on the work of Richard Davis , Internet Behavior Consultant at York University in Toronto, Canada. You can participate in an online discussion group with others who are going through similar problems, or read up on the development of Internet addiction. You can conquer this problem through understanding and talking about Internet addiction, and by using a few basic tools provided on this website.

13. Supervisor's Guide: Internet Addiction Overview of related studies, and signs of internet addiction in the workplace.Category Health Addictions Internet...... Studies Related to internet addiction. Signs of internet addiction in theWorkplace Employee Behavior Noticeable decline in work performance; http://www.addictionrecov.org/wrkguide_www.htm

BACK TO LIST. Internet Addiction Studies Related to Internet Addiction Signs of Internet Addiction in the Workplace Studies Related to Internet Addiction Current studies on the use of the Internet indicate that those who are addicted represent the following employment backgrounds: blue collar, non-technical white collar, high-technical white collar and none (i.e., homemaker, disabled, retired, students). The research indicated a mean age of 29 for males and 43 for females. The number of subjects in the research sample were 157 male and 239 female. Young, K.S. (1998). Internet Addiction: The emergence of a new disorder. CyberPsychology and Behavior , 1 (3), pages 237 - 244. Young, K.S. (1996). Internet Addiction: The emergence of a New Clinical Disorder. Poster presented at the 104th Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada, August, 1996. Length of time Internet addicts have been using the Internet: Internet applications most utilized by Internet addicts: Occupational impairment due to Internet Addiction: Signs of Internet Addiction in the Workplace Employee Behavior Noticeable decline in work performance Preoccupation with the Internet Stay late at work to use the Internet Make an increased number of errors and mistakes Sudden withdrawal from co-workers Effect of Internet Usage on Business Reduced worker productivity Poor job satisfaction Low profit margins Decreased efficiency Potential disability claims

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17. Center For Online And Internet Addiction - Help And Resource For Internet Addict internet addiction Test INDEX. internet addiction Test A test for on-lineusers to determine if they may be addicted to the Internet. http://www.netaddiction.com/resources/iaindex.htm

Home Sitemap Search Opinion Poll Internet Addiction Test INDEX Cybersexual Addiction Quiz A quiz to determine if you are addicted to cybersex or viewing cyberporn. Internet Addiction Test - A test for on-line users to determine if they may be addicted to the Internet. Quiz for Obsessive Online Traders - If you think you may spend too much time trading stocks over the Internet, then take this quiz. Quiz for Compulsive Online Gamblers - If you spend too much time at the virtual casinos, then take this quiz to see if you're hooked. Quiz for Online Auction Addiction - Do you spend too much time at eBay or uBid? Does winning the bid mean more than getting the actual item? Then take this quiz to see if you may be addicted to online auction houses. The Partner's Addiction Test - A test for spouses or partners of potential Internet addicts. The Parent-Child Addiction Test - A guide for parents to evaluate if their son or daughter may be dealing with an addiction to the Internet.

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The Nature of Internet Addiction: Psychological Factors in Compulsive Internet Use David N. Greenfield, Ph.D., L.MFT, CEAP Psychological Health Associates and The Center for Internet Studies Virtual-Addiction.Com Presentation at the 1999 meetings of the American Psychological Association, Boston, Massachusetts, August 20,1999 People have become physically and psychologically dependent on many behaviors and substances for centuries. This does not appear to be limited mere interest, but rather consists of an almost driven pattern of use that can escalate to eventually negatively impact functioning. The key areas that seem to be impacted are marriages and relationships, employment, and legal/financial areas. The fact that substances, such as alcohol and other mood-altering drugs can create a physical and/or psychological dependence is well known and accepted. Even certain behaviors such as gambling, eating, work, exercise, and sex have gained more recent acceptance with regard to their addictive potential. More recently however, there has been an acknowledgement that the compulsive performance of these behaviors may mimic the addictive process found with drugs, alcohol and substances. The Internet may appear to be an additional behavior that can produce a compulsive pattern of use possibly leading to an addictive process.

19. TCS Tech - 'Worse Than Internet Addiction' "internet addiction " experts say, is just the tip of the iceberg. http://www.techcentralstation.com/1051/techwrapper.jsp?PID=1051-250&CID=1051-041

20. Blind Eye Projects Dedicated to videos designed to deflect attention from the screen, for relief from TV and internet addiction. http://www.blindeyemedia.com/

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