This document discusses internet addiction, including its types, causes, symptoms, and consequences. It also provides information on overcoming internet addiction. Some key points include: - Internet addiction disorder refers to problematic internet use including excessive emailing, social media, online gaming, etc. - Factors that can make internet use addictive include its constant accessibility, sense of security, ease of use, and engaging/fun nature. - Symptoms of internet addiction include physical issues like headaches and eye strain as well as neglecting responsibilities and relationships. - Overcoming internet addiction requires determining how much time is spent online, finding alternate activities, and slowly reducing internet use to 2 hours per day or less. Professional help may be

1. Internet
Addiction

2. Group Members
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3. Table of Content
 What is Addiction?
 What is Internet Addiction?
 Types of Internet Addiction
 What makes internet use addictive?
 Symptoms
 Consequences
 Overcoming internet addiction
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4. Addiction
Addiction is a compulsive need for and
use of a habit-forming substance.
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5. Internet Addiction
Internet addiction disorder refers to the problematic use of the
Internet, including the various aspects of its technology, such
as electronic mail (e-mail) and the World Wide Web.
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6. Types Of Internet Addiction
 Web surfer
 Pornography/Cyber sexual
 Chat rooms/online
 Dating/social networking
 Gaming(video/computer)and
 Online gambling
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7. What makes internet use addictive?
 It is accessible 24/7
 It feels secure
 It is easy to use
 It provides the illusion of connection
 It can be inexpensive
 It is fun and very engaging
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8. Symptoms
 Carpal tunnel Syndrome
 Dry Eyes
 Headaches
 Back Aches
 Eating irregularities(skipping
meals)
 Sleep disturbances
 Inability to stop the activity
 Neglect of families and friends
 Problems with school or job
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9. Consequences
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10. Physical side-effects
 Sleep depravation
 Risk of carpal tunnel syndrome
 Back strain
 Eyestrain
 Headaches
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11. Familial Problems
 Marriages
 Dating relationships
 Parent-child relationships
 Close friendships
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12. Academic Problems
 More time is spent “researching” than actually completing assignments
 Incomplete or Missing assignments
 Inability to concentrate on real life instruction
 Grades begin to decline
 Skipping classes to stay in chat room
 Absenteeism
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13. Overcomıng
Internet
Addıctıon
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14. Overcomıng Internet Addıctıon
 Determine how much time you spend on internet per week.
 Use the chart below to decide if you are addicted to the Internet.
 10 or less hours: not addicted. Good job.
 11-15 hours: not an addiction yet. You just need to cut
 down on your time.
 16-25 hours: Somewhat addicted.
 26+:you are Extremely addicted.
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15. Overcomıng Internet Addıctıon
 If you are on the Internet for an excessive amount of time, you will
need to find substitute activities such as reading, writing, or exercise
to distract you from the Internet.
 Slowly shorten the amount of time you allow yourself on the
Internet.
 Set a timer if necessary.
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16. Overcomıng Internet Addıctıon
 Reduce to 2 hours per day or less and get on with the
remainder of your life.
 If you still have difficulties, you may need professional
assistance.
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17. Control Yourself
Use the Internet
Smartly
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18. References
http://www.addictionrecov.org/Addictions/index.asp
x?AID=43
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/internet_cybersex
_addiction.html
http://internetaddictiondisorder.org/
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