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Should the next edition of the DSM include “Addiction to Technology / the Internet” as a disease?

April 25, 2009 by Question  
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From those who always have ear buds coming out of their heads to those who play "world of warcraft" non-stop. Let's face it, it's becoming an illness. Should it be officially classified as such?

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One Response to “Should the next edition of the DSM include “Addiction to Technology / the Internet” as a disease?”

  1. Alella on April 25th, 2009 1:32 am

    Probably! …….Because I think I have that disease and I need to be diagnosed already. But seriously, it could be classified as some sort of addiction, but I'm not sure it would be considered a mental disorder. Therefore, it might not make it into the DSM. Unfortunately.

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