This addiction, which has just been noticed in our country, is a serious problem in developed countries and researches and centers continue to be opened in this regard.
In addition to substance addictions such as cigarettes, alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, addictions such as behavioral addictions such as pathological gambling, excessive shopping, sex, excessive TV watching are also in question. Internet addiction is a type of behavioral addiction that emerged with technological development. We can define it as a person’s pathological level of internet use, and the inability to prevent it, the development of anger and aggression when blocked, and the negative effects of this situation on many areas such as the person’s social, academic and family life.
As in every addiction, Internet Addiction has psychological and physical processes. And in general, individuals such as those who have difficulties in self-expression, who are anxious, and who are afraid of criticism are evaluated more likely. The prohibitive and restrictive attitudes of the family do not work very well.
If your child has such a situation, psychiatric evaluation is a must. It should be investigated whether there is another underlying cause. Domestic changes, family attitudes should be discussed. And behavioral support should be given for internet use. If addiction cannot be controlled and functionality is severely impaired, even drug treatments should be considered.
