Internet Addiction: Health Effects & Underlying Causes

Internet addiction affects both mental and physical health. Analysis of the causes and facts surrounding digital dependency reveals how constant connectivity impacts modern wellness and lifestyle.

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Facts About Internet Addiction

Internet addiction affects as many as one in eight Americans, according to the Center for Internet Addiction. Dr. Jerald J. Block in a 2008 article in the "American Journal of Psychiatry"

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Internet Addiction & Health Effects

The Internet has become an integral part of many people's work and personal lives. The number of people online daily has nearly doubled over the past decade, according to research conducted by the Pew Internet and American Life Project.

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What Causes Internet Addiction?

Internet addiction, while not yet listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, has been formally recognized as a disorder by the American Psychological Association.

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Positive Effects of Internet Addiction

Referring to the positive aspects of an addiction seems to be a contradiction. Addictions are generally harmful, damaging a person's relationships, work, education and health.

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