Frequent Internet use affects human physiology and socialization; researching Internet addiction explores how these changes affect the person and society as a whole. Not all researchers agree that there is such a thing as Internet addiction, and others think “addiction” is an inappropriate term to describe the disordered behaviors associated with excessive Internet use. While the condition is characterized more by the addictive behaviors, such as replacing friends with social networks, addicted individuals might spend an average of 38 hours a week online for personal use. Writer Bio
