Internet Addiction

I don’t know if these are signs of Internet addiction or just poor thinking skills but they’re a good place to start. I will say that ‘addiction’ is a bit of over-diagnosing.

Internet Addiction Among College Students: 10 Startling Trends

“1. Students have feelings similar to drug and alcohol addiction
2. College students are especially susceptible to Internet Behavior Dependence
3. Online poker is prevalent on college campuses
4. Students can’t go 24 hours without the Internet
5. Students are surfing, not studying
6. The Internet is everywhere
7. Internet use can physically change your brain
8. Many students need intervention and treatment for their addiction, and it can lead to depression
9. Cyberbullies go to college, too
10. Tech conditions can be dangerous to your health”

Details past the link.

Of course I might be saying this as an addict in need of an intervention (grin).

Stephen
( I never gamble online but the rest . . .?!)