computer addiction

Just what is computer addiction, and why do some doctors disagree over whether it exists at all?

First, they question their priorities: What is computer addiction?

IN discussing computer addiction, the experts consider it almost exclusively a male problem.

Computer addiction is the excessive use of computers to the extent that it interferes with daily life.

The term 'computer addiction' originated long before the Internet.

Creating a single definition for computer addiction is difficult because the term actually covers a wide spectrum of addictions.

As a result of all these complications, any single definition of computer addiction is necessarily broad and a little vague.

These are all symptoms of a new form of addiction that has surfaced only in recent years: computer addiction.

The game is renowned and berated (by some psychologists specializing in computer addiction) for its addictive qualities.

In this article, we'll learn about computer addiction, why it's a problem - and why some doctors disagree about whether it exists at all.

Orzack went on to found and coordinate computer addiction services and a study centre at the hospital.

Is this computer addiction?

"How Computer Addiction Works" 16 October 2007.

To the Editor: By citing the most extreme cases of computer addiction (news article, Nov. 11), you imply that every student acts this way.

She compared computer addiction to other forms of addiction, such as gambling and alcohol addiction, and eating disorders.

Yet in about a year and a half, the four friends looking for a way to harness their computer addiction have gained 65 employees and a potential fortune.

How Computer Addiction Works Obsessively checking e-mail.

The term was also used by M. Shotton in 1989 in her book Computer Addiction.

McLean Hospital in Belmont, Massachusetts has set up Computer Addiction Services.

Continuing from her studies in computer addiction, Maressa Orzack moved on to look at internet addiction.

"Computer Addiction: What Is It?"

Addictions can include, but are not limited to, drug abuse, exercise addiction, food addiction, sexual addiction, computer addiction, and gambling.

Her research into computer addiction started at around 1994 while she was treating patients for gambling addiction and substance abuse at McLean Hospital.

Maressa Orzack became aware of the concept of computer addiction when trying to learn how to use a new item of software.

Meanwhile, the Computer Addiction Services department is no longer listed as a department at McLean Hospital.