Posted on 10/17/2006 8:23:01 PM PDT by verum ago
The United States could be rife with Internet addicts as clinically ill as alcoholics, an unprecedented study released suggested.
Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine in Silicon Valley said their telephone survey indicated more than one of every eight US residents showed at least one sign of "problematic Internet use."
The findings backed those of previous, less rigorous studies, according to Stanford.
Most disturbing was the discovery that some people hid their Internet surfing, or went online to cure foul moods in ways that mirrored alcoholics using booze, according to the study's lead author, Elias Aboujaoude.
"In a sense, they're using the Internet to self-medicate," Aboujaoude said. "And obviously something is wrong when people go out of their way to hide their Internet activity."
According to preliminary research, the typical Internet addict was a single, college-educated, white male in his 30s, who spends approximately 30 hours a week on non-essential computer use.
(Excerpt) Read more at breitbart.com ...
Non-Essential computer use? Who determines what is non-essential computer use?
Well...just because we have wireless doesn't mean we have to bring the laptop into the bathroom...uh...does it?
I have Web TV. I don't use a computer at all. Ain't me they're talkin' bout.
Will you both SHUT UP?! I'm trying to type this post.
I don't have a problem. I'm okay... I am.
Emphasis above is mine. Oh great, more hysteria from the press - now we should worry about over-doing it on the Internet... Hmm, you don't think they want to make people feel guilty about the Internet so we'll turn back to MSM for our "news?"
Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine in Silicon Valley said their telephone survey indicated more than one of every eight US residents showed at least one sign of "problematic Internet use."
The findings backed those of previous, less rigorous studies, according to Stanford.
Since when is a simple phone survey considered a "rigorous" study?
Most disturbing was the discovery that some people hid their Internet surfing, or went online to cure foul moods in ways that mirrored alcoholics using booze, according to the study's lead author, Elias Aboujaoude.
Oh wow... I use the gym and weightlifting to relieve stress... Does that mean it is problematic? What exactly is "the problem" with finding a means of coping with foul moods or stress? So what if that means is the Internet?
It sure beats shooting, stabbing or beheading someone.
Should we start an online 12 step program?
It's not your fault. You just hate your parents.
I'll see your DSL modem, and raise you one cable modem, router, server, two other desktops and a WiFi laptop..... oh, and a web capable cell phone....
But I can quit anytime I want... really!
Don't all faces have a frame around them and appear on a flat, glowing screen?
I think Matt has 'staff' now to help out (I am sure he can afford it!)
HELLO! My name is David and I'm addicted to FreeRepublic.
>Must not be much night life in Palo Alto.
Gotta drive to Redwood City to party! :)
Enabler...
I can stop anytime I want to.
Honest.
Just not today.
You can turn them off????
Heck I am on sometimes 30 hours a day.
Guilty as charged.
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