
Addiction
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Internet addiction disorder
Addiction
Addiction is the continued use of a mood altering substance or behavior despite adverse dependency consequences, [ 1 ] or a neurological impairment leading to such behaviors. [ 2 ] Addictions can include, but are not limited to, drug abuse , exercise abuse, sexual activity and gambling . Classic hallmarks of addiction include impaired control over substances or behavior, preoccupation with substance or behavior, continued use despite consequences, and denial. [ 3 ] Habits and patterns associated with addiction are typically characterized by immediate gratification (short-term reward), coupled with delayed deleterious effects (long-term costs). [ 4 ]

