Tag: internet addiction
Are You Stuck To The Web? This is an Internet Intervention
Things are a lot different now than what it used to be back in the day. When we talk about “socializing,” we aren’t talking much about face to face interactions anymore. Most of us have gotten ourselves stuck so deep into the interwebs, sometimes it’s hard to even think a day without the internet. This infographic, created by Hostgator, takes a hard look at the internet usage and shows how deeply we are stuck into this web. Next time Facebook goes down, remember not to panic. It’s ok. This, my friends, is an internet intervention!
Are You Addicted to the Internet?
The risk of Internet addiction is up, and some studies have shown it could be as powerful an addiction as substance abuse. SodaHead asked its users if they thought they were addicted to the Internet and were surprised to see how many actually admitted to it – especially young people. The details are in the following infographic entitled “Are You Addicted to the Internet?”
Beware of These Internet Related Illnesses
Using the Internet daily has become almost unavoidable these days. However having the Internet at your fingertips at all times might not always be a positive thing. According to a recently published study in General Hospital Psychiatry, excessive use of the Internet can cause Internet Addiction Disorder, or IAD, which can lead to anxiety and depression.
