This document discusses internet addiction, including its history, importance, and potential issues. It provides an overview of arguments around defining internet addiction and evaluating criteria. Some key points include: - Internet addiction was first recognized in the 1990s and recognized as a mental health issue in 2012 when included in the DSM-5. - Experts disagree on how to define internet addiction and whether it meets standard criteria for addiction. - Potential issues of internet addiction include negative impacts on relationships, work, school, and extreme cases resulting in criminal behavior or death. - While the internet provides benefits like communication and learning, a utilitarian analysis suggests potential social and legal harms of unrestricted internet use can outweigh