1. Dr. Grohol's Psych Central - Internet Addiction And Online Addiction An objective source of information about internet addiction, overuse, and pathology online. http://psychcentral.com/netaddiction/

home resource directory disorders quizzes ... support forums Internet Addiction Guide John M. Grohol, Psy.D. February 2, 1999 Last revised: April 16, 2005 A resource for objective, useful information about Internet addiction , a theorized disorder. Is the Internet Addiction Test valid? 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. Center For Online And Internet Addiction - Help And Resource For Internet Addict Offers resources that deal with internet addiction, as well as offers tips on cyberwellness. http://www.netaddiction.com/

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3. AskMen.com - Internet Addiction Article on recognizing and dealing with internet addiction. http://www.askmen.com/fashion/body_and_mind/16_better_living.html

Check Out Our Top 99 Women Add AskMen.com To Your Favorites Make AskMen.com Your Home Page Men's Swimwear Porsche Sunglasses ... Internet addiction Dealing With Computer And Internet Addiction By Vatche Bartekian Stress Management Specialist - Every 2nd Tuesday Does your wife, girlfriend, parent, or sibling ever tell you that you are spending too much time on the computer? That you are neglecting your responsibilities? That you are becoming more irritable and unsociable? Have you ever stayed up until 3a.m. surfing the Web? Downloading music, backgrounds or porn? Well, if you've answered "yes" to at least one of these questions, then you might discover that you are, indeed, addicted to your screen and cyberspace. Computer/internet addiction was never an issue in the 1980s. That's because the Internet was not yet popular with the general public. Big companies and defense organizations were the first ones to ever start implementing the technology into their systems in the early '80s, and then a huge market was discovered for this technology to get big very big. In the early '90s, psychiatrists and clinicians were beginning to hear of a new medical term, "internet addiction." At first, this was met with a lot of skepticism and denial, however, it became evident that the more people logged on to cyberspace, the more they got hooked.

4. Internet Addiction Links and overview by Rudolph G. Briggs, Ph.D. Department of Psychotechnology at the University of Albany. 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.

5. Symptoms And Information On Internet Addiction Symptoms of internet addiction My internet addiction Center for Online Addiction It s Official Net Abusers Are Pathological 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

6. Virtual-Addiction Information and professional as well as selfhelp resources on the growing problem of internet and computer addiction and their psychological and social http://www.virtual-addiction.com/

Welcome to Virtual-Addiction.com from Dr. Dave Greenfield W elcome to the web site of Dr. Dave Greenfield and The Center for Internet Behavior , 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. Dr. Dave's and The Center for Internet Behavior's 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 Behavior was founded by Dr. Dave Greenfield, clinical psychologist and authority on the Internet and Internet behaviors. Dr. Dave Greenfield offers consultation, workshops and lectures on a variety of Internet-related topics. He is also the author of

7. Mental Help Net - Internet Addiction Case study with references, and annotated list of links with ratings. http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/center_index.php?id=66

8. Supervisor's Guide: Internet Addiction Overview of related studies, and signs of internet addiction in the workplace. 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

9. Internet Addiction Disorder Causes, Symptoms,and Consequences Paper written by Jennifer R. Ferris, a psychology student at Virginia Tech. 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.

10. Dr. Grohol's Psych Central - Internet Addiction And Online Addiction A look at the facts and opinions behind socalled _QUOTATION_internet addiction disorder_QUOTATION_ (compulsive over-use of the Internet). http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

11. Center For Online And Internet Addiction - Help And Resource For Internet Addict internet addiction Test. internet addiction Test. How do you know if you re already addicted or rapidly tumbling toward trouble? http://www.netaddiction.com/resources/internet_addiction_test.htm

Home Sitemap Search Opinion Poll Internet Addiction Test How do you know if you're already addicted or rapidly tumbling toward trouble? Everyone's situation is different, and it's not simply a matter of time spent on-line. Some people indicate they are addicted with only twenty hours of Internet use, while others who spent forty hours on-line insist it is not a problem to them. It's more important to measure the damage your Internet use causes in your life. What conflicts have emerged in family, relationships, work, or school? Let's find out. Parts of the following guide are contained in my book, Caught in the Net This is a simple exercise to help you in two ways: (1) If you already know or strongly believe you are addicted to the Internet, this guide will assist you in identifying the areas in your life most impacted by your excessive Net use; and (2) If you're not sure whether you're addicted or not, this will help determine the answer and begin to assess the damage done. Remember when answering, only consider the time you spent on-line for non-academic or non-job related purposes. To assess your level of addiction, answer the following questions using this scale:

12. The Cause Of Internet Addiction? Internet/TV addiction research, theories and suggestions. http://www.causeof.org/

Main Polls Search View Guestbook ... E-Mail var site="s14unohu111";var g_frames=true; The Cause of Internet and TV Addiction? www.causeof.org About this Site Recent Updates 09/06/05 Other Suggestions: Keeping a Checklist Added new section: Seasonal Topics Other Suggestions: Breathing Added new section: Humidification: Measuring Humidity 09/05/05 Other Suggestions: Dehydration Added new section: Things to Consider: Urinary Incontinence 09/05/05 Other Suggestions: Dehydration Moved the excerpts in the section: DepressionTryptophan, Serotonin, Melatonin, Histamine To the section: Arousal: Depression: 'Dehydration: Tryptophan, Serotonin, Melatonin, Histamine' 09/04/05 Research Topics: Miscellaneous Added some excerpts to the section: Personality Types: Celts 08/31/05 Arousal: Allergies Added new section: Lactose Intolerance and Milk Allergy: People with Amalgam Fillings Notes Added more notes 08/23/05 Muscle Tension: Take a Shower in the Morning or Before You Go to Work Added new sections: Things to Consider: Detoxification Things to Consider: Recent, Unconfirmed Studies

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14. Sex Addiction On The Internet An essay by Dr. Mark Griffiths that explores whether there is viability for the concept of internet addiction (PDF file). http://www.janushead.org/7-1/Griffiths.pdf

15. Internet Addiction Disorder Causes, Symptoms And Consequences Paper written by Jennifer R. Ferris, a psychology student at Virginia Tech. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

16. Dr. Grohol's Psych Central - Internet Addiction Quiz internet addiction Quiz. professional to help you successfully deal with internet addiction. _ http://psychcentral.com/quizzes/netaddiction.htm

home resource directory disorders quizzes ... support forums Are You Addicted to the Internet? Quiz Use this brief screening measure to help you determine if you might need to see a mental health or other social services professional to help you successfully deal with "Internet addiction." Instructions: This is a screening measure to help you determine whether you might have an unhealthy relationship with the Internet. This screening measure is not designed to make a diagnosis or take the place of a professional diagnosis or consultation. For each item, indicate the extent to which it is true, by checking the appropriate box next to the item. Do you find that you stay online longer than you intended? Never or rarely Sometimes Often or regularly Do you prefer the excitement of the Internet to intimacy with your partner? Never or rarely Sometimes Often or regularly Do you neglect household chores to spend more time online? Never or rarely Sometimes Often or regularly Does your work (or school work) suffer because of the amount of time you spend online? Never or rarely Sometimes Often or regularly Do you form new relationships with others online?

17. Virtual Addiction Internet Addiction Information Information and professional as well as selfhelp resources on the growing problem of internet and computer addiction and their psychological and http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

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19. Internet Addiction Survey internet addiction cartoon. Internet Stress Survey. This nine item survey is designed to test your tendency to become addicted to the Net. 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?

20. Blind Eye Projects Produced the Exoptic Fields video a video designed to deflect attention from the screen, for the relief of TV and internet addiction. http://www.blindeyemedia.com

blind eye projects The blind eye projects promote media and art made to deflect not attract. about events+exhibits the science storefronts ... exoptic preview

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