Internet Addiction

A man using a notebook computer. A decorative arts for internet addiction.Type of Internet Addiction

According to one of the researches from Center for Online Addiction, there are many types of addiction and it can be categorize into five main categories as below:

  1. Addiction to get information
    It refers to individuals who use the internet to find certain information at excessive rate.
  2. Addiction to use computer
    It refers to individuals who use computer excessively especially for those who involve in programming and computer games.
14-02-2010 by Drali @mesrahealth

Signs of Internet Addiction

A man using a notebook computer. A decorative photo for internet addiction.

These are the sign of internet addiction:

  • Always thinking about the internet, imagining of what is happening in the cyber world and feels disappointed and loss if not able to use it.
  • Feels anxious or doubtful if not able to use the internet
  • Hard to stop from using the internet, although has been using it for a long period of time.
by Drali @mesrahealth

Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence

This test helps determine your level of addiction to cigarettes. Write down the number of points identified by your answer for each question and total them.

  1. How soon after you wake up do you smoke your first cigarette?
    Within 5 minutes – 3 points
    Between 6-30 minutes – 2 points
    Between 31-60 minutes – 1 point
    After 60 minutes – 0 points

28-06-2008 by Drali @mesrahealth
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