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Doctor: Internet Addiction Could Become a Chronic Childhood Disease

Posted by Shaun Nestor on 05 Oct 2009 / 0 Comment

Back in August, Mashable reported that reSTART, a rehab center for Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD), was the first facility of its kind to treat the controversial diagnosis in the US.

helpThe disorder has yet to be officially recognized, but specific symptoms have been outlined, and it’s a subject matter that continues to undergo evaluation.

story highlights

  • Study found boys were at a higher risk of Internet addiction than girls
  • Doctor: Treatment for addiction cannot involve simply abstaining from the Internet
  • Internet addiction may be not as widespread in the U.S. as in Asian countries
  • It could become one of the most chronic childhood diseases in America, doctor says
    source: CNN

Now, new research from the Kaohslung Medical University Hospital in Taiwan shows a correlation in young teens between internet addiction and other psychological disorders. According to CNN and the research report, “ADHD and hostility were linked to Internet addiction in children,” while social phobia and depression were linked to internet addiction in girls.

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About the Author, Shaun Nestor

Shaun Nestor is the Principal at Never Mind Marketing. He focuses his consulting on Inbound Marketing, social media, and using the power of the internet to promote brands.

Shaun has helped hundreds of people around the globe grow their business. His passion is helping small- and medium-sized companies expand their brand online.

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