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Internet addiction disorder is used interchangeably with problematic Internet use, pathological Internet use, and Internet addictive disorder. In some cases, this behavior is also referred to as Internet overuse, problematic computer use, compulsive Internet use, Internet abuse, harmful use of the Internet, and Internet dependency.
Pornography addiction. Pornography addiction is the scientifically controversial application of an addiction model to the use of pornography. Pornography may be part of compulsive behavior with negative consequences to one's physical, mental, social, or financial well-being. While the World Health Organization's ICD-11 (2022) has recognized ...
A digital detox is a time without digital devices, such as smartphones. A digital detox is a period of time when a person voluntarily refrains from using digital devices such as smartphones, computers, and social media platforms. [1] [2] This form of detoxification has gained popularity, as individuals have increased their time spent on digital ...
Internet addiction is associated with disrupted signaling in brain regions important for functions such as managing attention, a new study of teens has found. How internet addiction may affect ...
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Academics said the problem can affect teenagers’ ability to maintain relationships.
Computer addiction. Computer addiction is a form of behavioral addiction [ 1] that can be described as the excessive or compulsive use of the computer, which persists despite serious negative consequences for personal, social, or occupational function. [ 2] Another clear conceptualization is made by Block, who stated that "Conceptually, the ...
Impulse-control disorder ( ICD) is a class of psychiatric disorders characterized by impulsivity – failure to resist a temptation, an urge, or an impulse; or having the inability to not speak on a thought. Many psychiatric disorders feature impulsivity, including substance-related disorders, behavioral addictions, attention deficit ...