ADDICTIONS INTERNET

Intervention Center - Ten Symptoms of Computer Addiction
Compiled by James Fearing, Ph.D.
www.intervention.com

The Cause of Internet Addiction?
Internet/TV addiction research, theories and suggestions.
www.causeof.org

AskMen.com: Dealing with Computer and Internet Addiction
Article on recognizing and dealing with Internet addiction.
www.askmen.com

The Psychology of Cyberspace: Computer and Cyberspace Addiction
Detailed research paper, symptoms, questionnaire, and articles.
www-usr.rider.edu

Mental Health Net: Internet Addiction
Case study with references, and annotated list of links with ratings.
www.mentalhelp.net

Psychiatric Times - Computer Addiction: What Is It?
Long article with scientific references, by Maressa Hecht Orzack, Ph.D.
www.psychiatrictimes.com

Internet Addiction Disorder: Causes, Symptoms,and Consequences
Paper written by Jennifer R. Ferris, a psychology student at Virginia Tech.
www.chem.vt.edu

Supervisor's Guide: Internet Addiction
Overview of related studies, and signs of Internet addiction in the workplace.
www.addictionrecov.org

Center for Online and Internet Addiction
Offers resources that deal with internet addiction, as well as offers tips on cyber-wellness.
www.netaddiction.com

Cybersex Addiction
Help with addictive or compulsive computer-based sexual activity and cyber-infidelity problems.
www.cybersexualaddiction.com

Is the Internet Addictive, or Are Addicts Using the Internet?
Paper by Storm A. King, that provides an overview of current research findings, and explanations of IAD.
webpages.charter.net

Psychosocial Parameters of Internet Addiction
Links and overview by Rudolph G. Briggs, Ph.D. Department of Psychotechnology at the University of Albany.
library.albany.edu

Preventing Internet misuse in the office
Wanton web surfing in the workplace can cost companies up to 6.25% of their annual wage costs (June 18, 2001)
www.bridgeminds.com

The Quest to End Game Addiction
Article examining whether persistent online gaming is a harmless pastime or a serious addition. (December 5, 2001)
www.wired.com

CyberWidows.com
Offers help and resources for men and women who were betrayed by loved one due to Internet addition or cyber-affairs.
cyberwidows.tripod.com

Internet Addiction Guide
A look at the facts and opinions behind so-called "Internet addiction disorder" (compulsive over-use of the Internet).
psychcentral.com

Virtual Addiction: Internet Addiction Information
Information and professional as well as self-help resources on the growing problem of internet and computer addiction and their psychological and social implications.
www.virtual-addiction.com