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Presents Caught in the Web - Internet Addiction Addictions Ontario June 2, 2008

Addiction. A pattern of out of control behaviour or fantasy or substance use, which is repeated without regard to consequences to self or others. The primary goal of the behaviour or fantasy or substance is to medicate or prevent unpleasant feelings.. Criticism on Internet Addiction. It is argued that because the Internet is used as a social medium, society cannot be addicted to the InternetIt is the features of the Internet that people become addicted to such as pornography, chat rooms, shopping and gambling.

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Presents Caught in the Web - Internet Addiction Addictions Ontario June 2, 2008

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    1. Presents Caught in the Web - Internet Addiction Addictions Ontario June 2, 2008

    3. Addiction A pattern of out of control behaviour or fantasy or substance use, which is repeated without regard to consequences to self or others. The primary goal of the behaviour or fantasy or substance is to medicate or prevent unpleasant feelings.

    4. Criticism on Internet Addiction It is argued that because the Internet is used as a social medium, society cannot be addicted to the Internet It is the features of the Internet that people become addicted to such as pornography, chat rooms, shopping and gambling

    5. Types of Internet Addiction Social Interaction Sexual Excitement Gambling Shopping Gaming Compulsive surfing Fantasy Reading

    6. Proposed DSM-V Criteria for Internet Addiction Tolerance: A need for markedly increased amounts of time on Internet to achieve satisfaction. Markedly diminished effect with continued use of the same amount of time on Internet. Withdrawal: Present in cessation of (or reduction in) Internet use that has been heavy and prolonged.

    7. Withdrawal symptoms cause distress or impairment in social, occupational or another important area of functioning Use of the Internet or a similar online service is engaged in to relieve or avoid withdrawal symptoms Internet is often accessed more often or for longer periods of time than was intended. Proposed DSM-V Criteria for Internet Addiction (Cont’d)

    8. There is a persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control Internet use. A great deal of time is spent in activities related to Internet use Frequent talks about the Internet in daily life. Proposed DSM-V Criteria for Internet Addiction (Cont’d)

    9. Important family, social, occupational, or recreational activities are given up or reduced in duration and/ or frequency because of Internet use. Internet use is continued despite knowledge of having a persistent or recurrent physical, family, social, occupational, or psychological problem that is likely to have caused or exacerbated by Internet use. Proposed DSM-V Criteria for Internet Addiction (Cont’d)

    10. What Makes Internet Use Addictive? It is accessible 24/7 It can be anonymous It feels secure It is easy to use It provides the illusion of connection It can be inexpensive It is fun and very engaging

    11. Statistics United States South Korea China (Block, 2008)

    12. Differences Men Women

    13. Computers provide the illusion of companionship without the demands of friendship.

    15. CMC Computer-mediated communication (CMC) is conversation between two or more people online.

    16. Benefits of CMC Companionship Understanding Romance Distraction from or avoidance of emotional states Escape from boredom Acceptance Entertainment Security/ Power Intimacy/ belonging

    18. Gaming MMORPGs: Massively, multi player, online, role-playing games MUDs: multi user domain games Single-Player games Nick (Young, n.d.)

    19. Single Player Games First-person Shooter Pure Adventure Role-playing Games Action/Adventure Survival Horror

    20. Problem Gambling Playing a game of chance for stakes Risking money or something of value on an activity with an uncertain outcome To do something risky, that might result in loss of money or failure, in the hope of making money or achieving success

    21. Problem Gambling Poker Casino Sports Betting Stock trading

    31. Interventions Assess for suicidality Extent of problem and client’s immediate concern Manage crisis Provide appropriate resources Refer to appropriate treatment and self- help

    32. Issues In Treatment

    33. Resources www.netaddiction.com Internet Addiction Questionnaire www.netaddiction.com/resources/ internet_addiction_test.htm eBay Auction House Addiction Questionnaire www.netaddiction.com/resources/ ebay_addiction.html

    34. Resources Why Honest People Shoplift or Commit other Acts of Theft - Assessment & Treatment of ‘A Typical Theft Offender’ (Will Cupchik: 2002) Responsible Gambling Council - ‘The Wager’ www.responsiblegambling.org Counseling Problem Gamblers - A Self- Regulation Manual for Individual & Family Therapy (Joseph W. Ciarrocchi: 2002)

    35. Resources (Cont’d) When Luck Runs Out - Help for Compulsive Gamblers & their Families (Robert Custer and Harry Milt: 1985) www.sexhelp.com www.sgos.com

    36. Resources (Cont’d)

    38. References

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