Internet addiction

Compulsive Internet use is a behavioural addiction known as Internet addiction disorder (IAD). People who are addicted to the Internet may also have underlying problems with their psychological health or substance usage, which may necessitate specialised addiction treatment. Internet addiction's effects and repercussions

It might be lonely to have an Internet addiction. While many individuals utilise social media and the Internet to interact online, some study indicates that this might actually make people feel more alone. As their use gets more obsessive and they grow more cut off from their offline environment, those who develop an addiction to the Internet may eventually feel pain. For many professions and academic activities, regular Internet use is commonplace and often even required. Additionally, social ties may be established or maintained on the Internet. However, when someone feels unable to limit their Internet usage and keeps using it despite detrimental impacts on their lives, this might be a symptom of a problem. Based on possible risk factors, it is thought that some persons may be more likely than the general population to become addicted to the Internet. Genetic predisposition, history of mental health issues, history of drug abuse when young (e.g., as a child, adolescent, or young adult), and others are a significant risk factor for Internet addiction.
Types of Internet addiction include:

• addiction to online gambling
• reliance on online sex
• addiction to video games
• addiction to social media