What did Carla spend most of her day doing?
chat on Internet dating sites
Why was this a problem?
She was detached from daily life
Has the American Psychiatric Association listed Internet Addiction in its diagnostic manual?
No
When did internet addiction first become known as a problem?
1995
How do you determine if someone is addicted to the internet?
There's still no consensus
What problems did Carla have as a result of her addiction?
depression, bills piling up, household falling apart
What video game has been associated with addiction?
World of Warcraft
What problems with addiction did Andrew have?
gained weight
What symptoms of addiction does Orzack's center list?
Having a sense of well-being or excitement while at the computer. * Longing for more and more time at the computer. * Neglect of family and friends. * Feeling empty, depressed or irritable when not at the computer. * Lying to employers and family about activities. * Inability to stop the activity. * Problems with school or job. Physical symptoms listed include dry eyes, backaches, skipping meals, poor personal hygiene and sleep disturbances. People who struggle with excessive Internet use maybe depressed or have other mood disorders,
What feelings do addicts have while being online?
a sense of well-being or excitement
What are the physical symptoms of addiction?
dry eyes, backaches, skipping meals, poor personal hygiene and sleep disturbances
How is Carla feeling now?
a lot better
Is there any single activity that is responsible for online addiction?
No