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Question by Hunny Bunny: “Internet Addictions” – A Real Medical Menace?” What do you think?
“Alcohol, drugs, food, sex, and even shopping are all candidates for medical treatment and are recognized as genuine mental disorders, so what about the Internet? Internet addiction -defined as “excessive gaming, sexual pre-occupations, and email/text messaging” – is becoming so common that at least one psychiatrist says it merits inclusion in psychiatry’s official handbook of mental illness, the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.”

Dr. Jerald Block of the Oregon Health and Science University is the latest voice pushing for this inclusion, noting that tech junkies display genuinely debilitating behavior, including drug-like cravings, withdrawal, and a constant need for more and better gear – just like a substance addict might exhibit.”
http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/null/87251;_ylt=AviKlUNisUIlm92akNJ7zt5qMJA5

Best answer:

Answer by Scotty A
get a life elizabeth or get off the acid man

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I was wondering if anyone knew of any good internet webpages that have people who “staff” it and can offer free counseling? More just every-day type counseling, not for drugs or abuse or alcohol or anything like that. Just someone to talk my problems through with (like family, relationship, etc.) who can give real, valid advice. I’d go somewhere local and in-person, but I often have my young toddler at home with me and somedays I just really need to talk to someone so e-mailing or live chat would work best for me.
If you know of any websites for this, I’d sure appreciate it.