Internet addiction (IA) is not a diagnosable disorder as per the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) — not yet, at least — but compulsive behavior centered on one's ...

Evidence for an internet addiction disorder: internet exposure reinforces color preference in withdrawn problem users. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 77 (2), 269-274.

Global research reveals early smartphone use harms youth mental health—causing anxiety, depression, sleep loss, and emotional ...

Internet addiction can also cause anxiety, depression, and social isolation. Of course, the internet itself presents risks even when the threat of addiction is ignored.

A trio of researchers at Goethe-University Frankfurt, has found that the PROTECT intervention technique can be somewhat effective in reducing symptoms of gaming and internet addiction in teens. In ...

Cat says the program draws all kinds of people dealing with internet addiction disorder, from young teenagers to people in their 80s. “Technology is ubiquitous in life at this point,” she says.

Addiction is generally understood as a severe for of substance use disorder. Learn what distinguishes them and where to go to ...

The study particularly focused on smoking, drinking, and internet addiction. Study participants were 1,601 high school students from a vocational school in Zhejiang Province, China.

Study: Impulsivity and aggression as risk factors for internet gaming disorder among university students. Image Credit: sezer66/Shutterstock.com Background The Internet's widespread use has led to ...

Research indicates mindfulness meditation can alleviate gaming cravings and addiction by improving brain connectivity.