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Addiction ,not only confined to #smoking (tobacco), #alcohol, or illegal drugs. In this digital age, we are seeing different types of addictions in children and adolescents: the Internet, #gambling, #pornography, #exercise, #shopping, food, and #caffeine, to name a few<\/p>\n
When a behavior becomes an addiction, it always has some negative consequences, which at times may not be noticed immediately. Negative consequences may include:
\n1. Failing in school,
\n2. Difficulties with family and friends,
\n3. Getting into legal trouble, (dealing drugs, stealing) and
\n4. Problems with their physical or emotional health.
\nThe addicted child or adolescent is so caught up in their own behaviors that it is difficult for them to see how their behavior impacts those around them.
\nToday we only discuss about the internet\/screen(mobile, T.V, Tabs, laptop, etc.. ) addiction:<\/p>\n
#Internet\/Screen #Addiction
\nInternet\/screen Addiction refers to excessive use of the Internet\/screen, so much so that it interferes with everyday life and decision making ability. Definitions also include the inability to cut back on internet usage, preoccupation with on-line activities.
\nThose who use the Internet\/screen for more than 20 hours a week, every day, or for online gaming, are at higher risk .
\nSome symptoms of Internet addiction include:
\n1. Sacrificing sleep for time online
\n2. Losing track of time while on the Internet or using screen
\n3. Becoming agitated, depressed, irritable or angry when Internet time is interrupted or if the Internet can\u2019t be accessed;
\n4. Sacrificing homework or chores; preferring time on the Internet rather than social time with family or friends;
\n5. Not abiding by Internet usage time limits;
\n6. Sneaking online when no one is around; forming new relationships with people that have been met on the Internet;
\n7. Loses interest in other activities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Addiction ,not only confined to #smoking (tobacco), #alcohol, or illegal drugs. In this digital age, we are seeing different types of addictions in children and adolescents: the Internet, #gambling, #pornography, #exercise, #shopping, food, and #caffeine, to name a few When a behavior becomes an addiction, it always has some negative consequences, which at times may … <\/p>\n