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Interesting bit of information here:
As the incidence and prevalence of Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) has
been increasing exponentially, a support group, The Internet Addiction
Support Group (IASG) has been established. Below are the criteria for
the diagnosis of IAD and subscription information for the IASG.
Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) - Diagnostic Criteria
A maladaptive pattern of Internet use, leading to clinically significant
impairment or distress as manifested by three (or more) of the following,
occurring at any time in the same 12-month period:
(I) tolerance, as defined by either of the following:
(A) A need for markedly increased amounts of time
on Internet to achieve satisfaction
(B) markedly diminished effect with continued use
of the same amount of time on Internet
(II) withdrawal, as manifested by either of the following
(A) the characteristic withdrawal syndrome
(1) Cessation of (or reduction) in Internet use
that has been heavy and prolonged.
(2) Two (or more) of the following, developing within
several days to a month after Criterion 1:
(a) psychomotor agitation
(b) anxiety
(c) obsessive thinking about what is happening
on Internet
(d) fantasies or dreams about Internet
(e) voluntary or involuntary typing movements
of the fingers
(3) The symptoms in Criterion 2 cause distress or
impairment in social, occupational or another
important area of functioning
(B) Use of Internet or a similar on-line service is engaged in
to relieve or avoid withdrawal symptoms
(III) Internet is often accessed more often or for longer periods of time
than was intended
(IV) There is a persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down
or control Internet use
(V) A great deal of time is spent in activities related to Internet
use (e.g., buying Internet books, trying out new WWW browsers,
researching Internet vendors, organizing files of downloaded materials.)
(VI) Important social, occupational, or recreational activities are
given up or reduced because of Internet use.
(VII) Internet use is continued despite knowledge of having a persistent
or recurrent physical, social, occupational, or psychological
problem that is likely to have been caused or exacerbated by
Internet use (sleep deprivation, marital difficulties, lateness for
early morning appointments, neglect of occupational duties, or
feelings of abandonment in significant others)
What you you think?
As the incidence and prevalence of Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) has
been increasing exponentially, a support group, The Internet Addiction
Support Group (IASG) has been established. Below are the criteria for
the diagnosis of IAD and subscription information for the IASG.
Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) - Diagnostic Criteria
A maladaptive pattern of Internet use, leading to clinically significant
impairment or distress as manifested by three (or more) of the following,
occurring at any time in the same 12-month period:
(I) tolerance, as defined by either of the following:
(A) A need for markedly increased amounts of time
on Internet to achieve satisfaction
(B) markedly diminished effect with continued use
of the same amount of time on Internet
(II) withdrawal, as manifested by either of the following
(A) the characteristic withdrawal syndrome
(1) Cessation of (or reduction) in Internet use
that has been heavy and prolonged.
(2) Two (or more) of the following, developing within
several days to a month after Criterion 1:
(a) psychomotor agitation
(b) anxiety
(c) obsessive thinking about what is happening
on Internet
(d) fantasies or dreams about Internet
(e) voluntary or involuntary typing movements
of the fingers
(3) The symptoms in Criterion 2 cause distress or
impairment in social, occupational or another
important area of functioning
(B) Use of Internet or a similar on-line service is engaged in
to relieve or avoid withdrawal symptoms
(III) Internet is often accessed more often or for longer periods of time
than was intended
(IV) There is a persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down
or control Internet use
(V) A great deal of time is spent in activities related to Internet
use (e.g., buying Internet books, trying out new WWW browsers,
researching Internet vendors, organizing files of downloaded materials.)
(VI) Important social, occupational, or recreational activities are
given up or reduced because of Internet use.
(VII) Internet use is continued despite knowledge of having a persistent
or recurrent physical, social, occupational, or psychological
problem that is likely to have been caused or exacerbated by
Internet use (sleep deprivation, marital difficulties, lateness for
early morning appointments, neglect of occupational duties, or
feelings of abandonment in significant others)
What you you think?
