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• Video game addiction becomes more common in adults

  Video game addiction is thought of as a problem that mostly affects young people, but addiction rehab workers report that they are seeing increasing rates among adults. Experts say that this can have grave consequences for families and careers. more...

• Many students report symptoms of internet addiction

  While internet addiction is not currently a medically diagnosable condition, its symptoms can feel as real as any other disorder to those who suffer from it, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Maryland. more...

• Internet addiction becomes more common

  Internet addiction is a growing problem in today's society. Increasing numbers of people suffer from the inability to close their web browsers and step away from their keyboards more...

• Facebook addiction interferes with college students' performance

  As more people use a computer to connect to the world, addictions to the internet and its services are becoming more common. In some cases, this can have damaging effects on students' performance, according to a recent study from Dutch researchers. more...

• Internet addiction affects growing number of youths

  As computers and mobile devices become more ubiquitous in today's culture, internet addiction is a growing concern among many parents. More than ever before, moms and dads are voicing their concerns that their children are missing on many important aspects of life because they are unable to step away from their computers. more...

• Smart phones bring internet addiction to the palm of your hand

  As electronic devices grow smaller and more portable, it is now possible for individuals to take the internet with them wherever they go. However, this may be putting people on a dangerous path toward addiction. more...

• Church groups hope to pull porn addiction out of the shadows

  Pornography addiction is a growing problem in many households across the country. It shares many similar characteristics to both Internet and sex addiction, and can be just as difficult to break. However, some groups are trying to inspire individuals who suffer from the condition to seek substance abuse help. more...

• Internet addiction grows faster than some offline dependencies

  Internet addiction is growing at a rapid rate, particularly when it comes to social networking sites. A recent survey of search engine queries found that more people are looking for answers to Facebook addiction than for some more traditional forms of dependency. more...

• New technologies may help internet addicts

  Internet addiction is becoming increasingly common in this ultra-connected digital world. In addition to seeking treatment from drug rehab facilities, there is now a crop of other systems that may help individuals deal with their inability to step away from their computers. more...

• Mental health professionals struggle to address internet addiction

  While internet addiction has yet to be fully accepted by the wider mental health community as a diagnosable condition, the problem is very real to those who suffer from it. In fact, a growing number of individuals are seeking substance abuse help for their inability to step away from the computer. more...

• Evidence supports addictive nature of videogame playing

  Despite the fact that videogame addiction continues to be outside of standard psychological diagnoses, scientific and anecdotal evidence continues to mount, suggesting that individuals can become dependent on gaming. This type of addiction can cause major harm to a person's social and family lives if they fail to seek substance abuse help. more...

• Videogame addiction may cause behavioral problems in teens

  As videogame systems become more common in U.S. households, more youths than ever are reporting gaming addictions. Now, a new study has shown that this may increase the risk of a range of behavioral problems, including drug use that forces adolescents to seek substance abuse help. more...

• Study: Many individuals have a difficult time unplugging

  Internet addiction is growing in prevalence, and users may begin to show many symptoms that are similar to drug abusers, according to a new study from University of Maryland researchers. more...

• Pornography is fueling Internet addiction

  As access to high-speed Internet continues to grow, so too does internet addiction. An expanding number of individuals are seeking substance abuse help to assist them in their fight against online dependency. The situation has also left policymakers scrambling for a solution. more...

• Man hospitalized for treatment of videogame addiction

  In this age of omnipresent technology and the ability to constantly stay connected to family and friends, addiction to the Internet and videogames has grown into a nationwide problem. Individuals occasionally require help from addiction treatment centers to end their problem and regain a normal life. more...

• Many college students show signs of videogame addiction

  Videogame and internet addiction in families with college students may be more common than previously thought. According to a new study, many students show signs of addiction. more...

• Experts warn "haul videos" encourage shopping and internet addiction

  A new form of addiction that combines reliance on the internet and compulsive shopping is emerging. Experts warn that this addiction could leave individuals with massive credit card bills and crippling debt unless they seek help from addiction treatment centers. more...

• Videogame addiction a growing problem, experts say

  Despite the fact that videogame addiction is not currently recognized as a disorder by the entire mental health establishment, a growing number of parents are seeking help from rehab facilities. more...

• Internet addiction could become more common at universities

  Some college campuses are known to foster a culture of drug abuse. However, the problem of chemical dependency pales in comparison to the risk of internet addiction for many students. more...

• Videogame addiction becomes more common

  As technology becomes more ubiquitous, knowing when to step away from the computer or turn the videogame console off can be a difficult thing. In fact, a growing body of evidence suggests that individuals may become addicted to these technologies and require stays at addiction treatment centers. more...

• Addiction to social media sites grows

  These days, it may seem that nearly everyone is on at least one social networking site like Facebook or Twitter. While many individuals use these sites as tools to connect with family and friends, a new survey has found that many users - especially of social gaming - may become addicted and require help from treatment centers. more...