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  ADDICTION: is the abuse of substances such as alcohol,  drugs, and others; engaging in behavior such as computer use, gambling, sex, shopping, cell phone use or even travel. When a habit or substance interferes with your daily life, it can be defined as an addiction. According to experts, when you send or receive information on the internet, you experience a short-term high. The dopamine production in your brain is similar to the effects of drugs or alcohol.

  INTERNET ADDICTION EXAMPLES:
- online gaming
- chatting
- blogging
- checking facebook
- im-ing friends
- googling

EFFECTS:
- not much socialize
- conflict relationships
- losing the real-life
- losing job
- mental and physical ailments
- depression
- suicide

  ADVANCES:
1) Having a tech-free zone, such as a dinner table, or family room.
2) Leaving a smartphone out of reach while in a car or with friends.

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