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Computer Addictions: Who Suffers from it? by Jeanette Joy Fisher
Computer addiction is a growing problem around the world. Different groups are more likely to be struck by different types of addictions, but there's plenty of computer addiction to go around. Computer Addictions

Is Computer Addiction a Real Phenomenon? by Jeanette Joy Fisher
There's some disagreement among psychologists as to whether computer obsession is even a real addiction. Although many therapists have added "computer addiction" to their list of disorders to be treated, others claim that it's more like pathological gambling than a true addiction, because it involves a behavioral failure to resist an impulse and not a physical dependence upon some sort of substance. Computer Addiction

Warning Signs of Computer Addiction by Jeanette Joy Fisher
Whether or not you buy into the concept of excessive computer usage as a true addiction, there are warning signs to alert you to its possible dangers. Here are some things to look for if you think you or someone you love may be addicted to the allure of the computer and the Internet. Computer Addiction Warning Signs

Online Gaming Addiction by Jeanette Joy Fisher
With the ease of access to gaming, more and more people are finding themselves in trouble, both financially and psychologically, but it's not just standard gambling games that are causing the most difficulty. Online Gaming Addiction

Computer Addiction: A Rapidly Growing Problem for Children
Part of the problem lies in the fact that people no longer need to know much about how a computer actually works. Some of the most vulnerable of the new addicts are the quite young. They become addicted to the colorful multimedia presentations and spend an inordinate amount of time surfing rather than developing normal social interactions. Computer Addiction: Children

The Other Side of the Coin: Positive Computer Addiction by Jeanette Joy Fisher
There's also another type of computer addiction that's been identified, which has been labeled "positive addiction." It may sound like a contradiction of terms, but having a positive addiction is defined as obsessive behavior in which the benefits received outweigh the cost of the addiction. Positive Computer Addiction

Clicking Your Life Away? Get a Plan! Computer Addiction Plan by Dr. Maria Moratto

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