(3-4 yes responses suggest abuse; 5 or more suggest addiction)
a. Increasing amounts of time spent on computer and internet activities
b. Failed attempts to control behavior
c. Heightened sense of euphoria while involved in computer and internet activities
d. Craving more time on the computer and internet
e. Neglecting friends and family
f. Feeling restless when not engaged in the activity
g. Being dishonest with others
h. Computer use interfering with job/school performance
i. Feeling guilty, ashamed, anxious, or depressed as a result of behavior
j. Changes in sleep patterns
k. Physical changes such as weight gain or loss, backaches, headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome
l. Withdrawing from other pleasurable activities
Developed by Dr. Hilarie Cash, PhD.
Cash, Hilarie. "Signs & Symptoms of Internet Addiction." Signs and Symptoms of Addiction. ReStart, n.d. Web. 05 Apr. 2015
a. Increasing amounts of time spent on computer and internet activities
b. Failed attempts to control behavior
c. Heightened sense of euphoria while involved in computer and internet activities
d. Craving more time on the computer and internet
e. Neglecting friends and family
f. Feeling restless when not engaged in the activity
g. Being dishonest with others
h. Computer use interfering with job/school performance
i. Feeling guilty, ashamed, anxious, or depressed as a result of behavior
j. Changes in sleep patterns
k. Physical changes such as weight gain or loss, backaches, headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome
l. Withdrawing from other pleasurable activities
Developed by Dr. Hilarie Cash, PhD.
Cash, Hilarie. "Signs & Symptoms of Internet Addiction." Signs and Symptoms of Addiction. ReStart, n.d. Web. 05 Apr. 2015
-Angelo Lambroschino