Is Online Addiction a Serious Problem?

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By Patricia D. Netzley

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Some experts estimate that 5 to 10 percent of Internet users suffer from some form of online addiction to varying degrees, while others believe that excessive Internet use should not be called an addiction. Through objective discussion, numerous direct quotes, and full-color illustrations this title examines What Are the Origins of Online Addiction Concerns? Are Online Addictions Real Addictions? Are Addictions to Online Shopping and Social Networking Serious Problems? Are Addictions to Gaming and Gambling Serious Problems? How Can People Recover from Online Addictions?

Is Online Addiction a Serious Problem?