Should Internet addiction be considered a disease?

Playing internet video games in excess? Compulsively shopping online? Can't stop checking Facebook? You may be suffering from Internet Addiction Disorder. read more

Addiction has entered into the slang arena and now is considered anything people can't rationalize away. The OP assumes it is a given excessive internet use is an addiction. The AA people slid into the 'disease' concept from Bill W's charismatic view and Dr. Bob's medical model. read more

Yes Addiction should be considered a disease. Addiction is a chronic, often relapsing brain disease that causes compulsive drug seeking. Addiction is also a disease because when you get addicted to something you are ruining the cells in your body especially your brain and you are ruining your chances of living longer. read more

This question has long been debated and not just among the medical community. It seems if you ask this question to any random people you can find varying opinions on the issue. read more