TECHNOLOGY ADDICTION

Definition: ANY ONLINE-RELATED, COMPULSIVE BEHAVIOR WHICH INTERFFERS WITH NORMAL LIVIVNG AND CAUSES SEVERE STRESS ON FAMILY, FRIENDS, LOVED ONES AND ONE'S WORK ENVIRONMENT

If time with technology causes neglect, absorption of too much time, and failed relationships it can be considered an addiciton.

Types of addiction

• Cyber Sex
• Gaming
• Gambling
• Web Surfing
• Shopping

CYBER SEX

• compulsive use of internet pornography, adult chat rooms or adult fantasy/role-playing sites
• impacts negatively on real-life intimate relationships
• helpguide.org

GAMING

• Impulse control disorder, specifically pertaining to any online game ( WOW, LOL, solitare)

GAMBLING

• the addiction to gambling with the convince of online banking

WEB SURFING

• psychological dependence, withdrawal symptoms, prolonged periods, loss of control, compulsive behaviour, and significant impairment of social skills because of internet use.

Shopping

• compulsion to spend money, regardless of need or financial means. specifically online.
• healthline.com

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• NetAddiction.com/faqs/
• Feldman, Barbara. "What Types of Internet Addictions Exist?" Surfnetkids. Feldman Publishing. 29 May 2008.
• helpguide,org/articles/adddiction.internet-and-computer-addiction.htm
• addictionrecov.org/Addictions/?AID=45
• medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/internet+addiciton+disorder
• healthline.com/healthy/addiction/shopping#Overview1