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There is debate over whether to include "Internet Addiction" as a diagnosis in the next edition (May 2013) of the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). Some argue that Internet addiction disorder exists and should be included, and some that it is neither an addiction nor a specific disorder and should not be included in the Manual.<ref>Internet addiction disorder - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_addiction_disorder (22 October 2010), Internet Addiction and Online Addiction http://psychcentral.com/netaddiction/ (22 October 2010)</ref>}} | There is debate over whether to include "Internet Addiction" as a diagnosis in the next edition (May 2013) of the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). Some argue that Internet addiction disorder exists and should be included, and some that it is neither an addiction nor a specific disorder and should not be included in the Manual.<ref>Internet addiction disorder - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_addiction_disorder (22 October 2010), Internet Addiction and Online Addiction http://psychcentral.com/netaddiction/ (22 October 2010)</ref>}} | ||
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 IAD (Internet Addiction Disorder) |
Encompass Internet overuse, problematic computer use or pathological computer use. When excessive computer use interferes with daily life. Symptoms of an IAD include but are not limited to:
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References
- ↑ Internet addiction disorder - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_addiction_disorder (22 October 2010), Internet Addiction and Online Addiction http://psychcentral.com/netaddiction/ (22 October 2010)