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Mental Health Professionals Internet Addiction
906 wordsNet addiction is no joke, say mental health professionals. BELMONT, Mass. -- It started when he broke the bank while bidding at online auctions. Then it escalated as the hypnotic black hole of cyberspace sucked him in deeper. Online games, cybersex, and suicidal thoughts haunted him. Eventually he became so obsessed with the Internet that life had little meaning beyond it. Despite therapy and warnings, this anonymous Internet addict still hasn't been able to shake an addiction that has ruined hi...
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Psychological Dependence Fiber Optic
2,108 wordsThe Internet has received a great deal of attention recently as consumers, analysts and even government officials see it as the coming way that Americans will not only do business, but also shop, communicate and receive entertainment. From a small, geographically dispersed group of users only a decade ago, the Internet has added millions of users in the past years. Internet users remain geographically dispersed, but their ranks are no longer limited to government employees or scholars. Like comp...
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Internet In High School
522 wordsThe social impact of the Internet in high school students The Internet has become a great benefit for our society, but it would be neglectful to dismiss its two-pronged effect on the world population. One the one hand the Internet is very positive in the sense that it keeps the world informed and updated, but one the other hand it has evolved into a very harmful and detrimental entertainment for adolescents who spend many hours in front of a computer in cyber cafs or at their own homes. Socially...
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Internet Users Turn Addicts
997 wordsIf you " re an Internet user, you know who you are. They are among all of us in society, although many may choose to not acknowledge that they too, frequently use the Internet. As I sit here and look across the street, I see a man in front of his own computer; the screen glowing against the window behind him. He does not use his personal computer for work, he is a farmer. He has become what is known as an "Internet Junky." The addiction begins innocently. At the start, you are not even aware of ...
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The Internet Effect How Has It Affected You
1,585 wordsCommonly known as the Internet, the worlds largest network is used extensively throughout the world today. Since its creation in 1983, the Internet has continued to grow in popularity and use as a commercial and private communications medium. Millions of people throughout the world use the Internet in a variety of ways, ranging from personal conversations to on-line shopping. According to a survey compiled by Nua Ltd in 1999, the number of Internet users rose from 26 million in 1995 to 205 milli...
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Harmful Effects Internet Addiction
1,683 wordsINTERNET ADDICTION: DISCONNECTION OF REALITY The movie Existing is set in the near future where virtual reality games are the main choice of entertainment for the population. These virtual reality games are able to emulate reality by interfacing the game user via bio-port installed in the back of their spine. A connection of players is totally submerged into a virtual world that is so real it cannot be distinguished from reality. A large population of people is addicted to these games to the poi...
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People Who Suffer Internet Addiction
1,743 wordsPrepared for Dr. Jere Mitchum By Marwan November 4, 1996 TABLE OF CONTENT LIST OF Illustrations ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION Purpose Growth Of The Internet THE ADDICTION What causes itSymptomsHow To Overcome The Addiction The elements of any addictionCONCLUSIONOne Last Interesting Question REFERENCES 10 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Figures 1. The number of networks connected to the Internet vs. Time. 2. The percentage of the Internet domains 3. Will the equation people = Internet Users be true in 2001? ABSTRA...
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Thoughts And Feelings Internet Addiction
1,849 words... lem, Dude. And besides, you " re beginning to tick me off!' (II) Failing to Ask for Help The second trademark of most addictions is that people affected are very reluctant to ask for help. The mindset of most addicts is: 'I can beat this myself. ' Not only are they reluctant to ask other people for help, but even when they do, they don't accept the advice of others easily. The best thing to do is to look for individuals or professionals who know how to cure addicted people. While these resou...
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Internet Addiction Real Life
675 wordsAnna is a quiet 18 year old girl. In her spare time, she keeps her social life in full running condition. Armed with the comfort of using a different persona, she logs on to the net, plays games with online friends from around the world, responds to more than 15 email accounts, and dates a bunch of people belonging to every race conceivable. She may be one of the most inactive person in school but as soon as she logs on to the net, she is the most aggressive bitch you? ve ever came across with. ...
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Los Angeles Times Internet Addiction
3,590 wordsInvestigative Report Of Internet Addiction Prepared for Dr. Jere Mitchum By Marwan November 4, 1996 TABLE OF CONTENT LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS... iv ABSTRACT. v INTRODUCTION... 1 Purpose. 1 Growth Of The Internet. 1 THE ADDICTION. 2 What causes it 2 Symptoms 3 How To Overcome The Addiction. 4 The elements of any addiction. 4 CONCLUSION. 8 One Last Interesting Question 9 REFERENCES. 10 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Figure The number of networks connected to the Internet vs. Time. 2. The percentage of the Int...
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Internet Addiction Chat Rooms
2,080 wordsResearch Paper Theme: Social Impact of the Internet 8 October 1997 ABSTRACT The Internet is the largest source of information in the world today. With its web sites and chat rooms, it is a means of communicating with people in places all over the face of the earth. Since its conception in 1973, the Internet has grown at a whirlwind rate. 51 million adults, were on-line as of the second quarter 1997 in the United States alone. Some say that the Internet is so enjoyable that it is almost addictive...
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U S Department S Department Of Justice
1,931 wordsUndoubtedly, adolescence Childhood Enemies Introduction Undoubtedly, adolescence is one of life s most challenging and complex transitions in life. A combination of rapid physical, cognitive, and psychosocial growth represents a period of significant change. These changes bridge the transition from childhood to adulthood. Teenagers today live in a media-saturated society and they deal with a bouquet of formidable issues like sex, drugs, divorce, and gun violence. These conditions can become sign...
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Products And Services Number Of People
1,589 wordsCommonly known as the Internet, the world? s largest network is used extensively throughout the world today. Since its creation in 1983, the Internet has continued to grow in popularity and use as a commercial and private communications medium. Millions of people throughout the world use the Internet in a variety of ways, ranging from personal conversations to on-line shopping. According to a survey compiled by Nua Ltd in 1999, the number of Internet users rose from 26 million in 1995 to 205 mil...
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