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12-02-2007, 11:51 AM
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Internet addiction
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Internet addiction disorder
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Internet addiction disorder (IAD) is a theorized disorder originally made as a satirical hoax.[1] by Ivan Goldberg, M.D., in 1995. He took pathological gambling as diagnosed by the DSM-IV as his model for the spoofed description.
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Despite opposition from many quarters, researcher Kimberly Young, Psy. D. is lobbying for the inclusion of IAD into the DSM-V, the next edition of the DSM. Some proponents believe that its inclusion would open the doors for private insurance companies to pay for Internet addiction counseling. However, many others argue that IAD is neither a true addiction nor a specific disorder and should not be classified as a mental disorder in DSM-V. Furthermore, there is no evidence that people needing treatment are being denied it; instead, their situations are coded under other labels, such as ADD or depression, according to the underlying situation.
In June 2007, the American Medical Association declined to recommend to the American Psychiatric Association that they include IAD as a formal diagnosis in the 2012 edition of the DSM.[2] Instead, their toned-down response recommended further research of "video game overuse."[3] Members of the American Society of Addiction Medicine opposed calling overuse of Internet and video games a true addiction.[4] Among the necessary research is a way to define "overuse" and a way to differentiate an "internet addiction" from obsession, self-medication for depression or other disorders, and compulsion.
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According to Maressa Hecht Orzack, director of the Computer Addiction Study Center at Harvard University's McLean Hospital, between five and ten percent of Web surfers suffer some form of Web dependency.[5]
Another supporter, David Greenfield, Ph.D. of the Center for Internet Behavior conducted a study with ABC News.com in 1999 and is author of Virtual Addiction. He believes that the Internet has unique psychological properties which induce dissociation, time distortion, and instant gratifaction, with about 6% of individuals experiencing some significant impact on their lives. However, he says it may not best be seen as an addiction but rather as a compulsion. Greenfield claims that sex, gaming, gambling, and shopping online can produce a mood-altering effect.
According to the Center for Internet Addiction, "Internet addicts suffer from emotional problems such as depression and anxiety-related disorders and often use the fantasy world of the Internet to psychologically escape unpleasant feelings or stressful situations."[1] Over 60% of people seeking treatment for IAD claim involvement with sexual activities online which they consider inappropriate, such as excessive attention to pornography or involvement in explicit sexual conversations online.[2] More than half are also addicted to alcohol, drugs, tobacco, or sex.[3]
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hmm, doesn't sound like anyone around here 
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I'm addicted to the internet and I need help! Seriously, I spend at least 5 hours a day on the computer. My math grade is not doing well because of it and I had to drop a chemistry class because I was doing so bad.
However, I need to check my emails and facebook and stuff (for events, etc), and so forth.
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Not gonna lie, I spend any where from 8-12hrs a day on the computer
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im on it whenever i have no school work or anything in particular to do...
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yeah, I basically sit all day at a computer, becuase that's my job. I really try and avoid the internet on weekends.
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yeah, I basically sit all day at a computer, becuase that's my job. I really try and avoid the internet on weekends.
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I'm sorry, I only speak English and Spanish. Could you repeat that in one of the two languages I'm familiar with please?
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I heard on the radio (4) that internet addiction in china is so bad that the government is trying to force game..producers...to put a time limit on the games, so after 3 hours of play you're forced to take a break (but this has only been dne with 29 games and a teenager who was interviewed said you can get around it anyway).
Apparently most teenagers spend 10hours a day on the internet gaming due to lonliness...the consequences of the one child policy...and the huge pressure that's on them from parents to succeed in school requires escapism.
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Asslaamu alaykum
I heard on the radio (4) that internet addiction in china is so bad that the government is trying to force game..producers...to put a time limit on the games, so after 3 hours of play you're forced to take a break (but this has only been dne with 29 games and a teenager who was interviewed said you can get around it anyway).
Apparently most teenagers spend 10hours a day on the internet gaming due to lonliness...the consequences of the one child policy...and the huge pressure that's on them from parents to succeed in school requires escapism.
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Yeah there was this one kid in Korea, who died from being at his computer too long.
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How long?
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50 hours non-stop. FOXNews.com - Korean Dies After Two Days of Computer Games - U.S. & World
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lol, i'm guessing that article was too long to post? 
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Lee had been fired from his job last month because he kept missing work to play computer games, police said.''
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Lee is a losaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. *makes L sign with hand*
one person voted "I ain't got no problem."
now, who wants to fess up and admit they chose choice B instead of A?
the first step is to admit you have a problem, my friend.
we're all here for you.
aren't we, islamicans?
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I'm sorry, I only speak English and Spanish. Could you repeat that in one of the two languages I'm familiar with please?
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I figured u would know urdu >.>
But..if u just take the english words u should still be able to answer. WORK.CURRENTLY.IS
lol where r u currently working.
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