By Keith Walters

INTERNET ADDICTION: IS IT HARMFUL?

BENEFITS OF THE INTERNETLargest source of dataInstant communication and informationGreater efficiency in the workplaceAnybody can express themselves

HARMS OF THE INTERNET

• Over-dependence=social awkwardness• Decreased retention of content• Viruses• Anybody can express themselves

TYPES OF INTERNET ADDICTION

• Gambling• Pornography/cybersex• Gaming

Online Gambling Addiction

• 24/7 Access to casino excitement• No age restriction• Denial about loss to win ratio

Pornography Addiction

• Decrease in sexual satisfaction• Desensitization • Negative impact on intimacy

Gaming Addiction

• Intertwines with self-esteem• Escape from reality

FINAL THOUGHTS

• Respect dangers of online behavior• www.netaddiction.com to do a self-test on

your internet habits• Stay physically active