A New Axis-I Mental Disorder

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This paper proposes that Internet addiction, or Internet Dependence/Abuse Disorder, is a new DMS-IV, Axis I mental disorder. The paper cites symptoms of the proposed disorder which are symptomatic criteria for Internet Addiction.

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"The proposed DSM-IV disorder to be discussed in this report is Internet Addiction or Internet Dependence Abuse Disorder. Symptoms of this proposed disorder include tolerance or a need for markedly increased amounts for time spent online to gain the same satisfaction, withdrawal or anxiety, psychomotor agitation, excessive thinking about what is happening on line when not on the Internet and craving or accessing the Internet more often or for longer periods of time than was intended. Other objective symptoms include unsuccessful attempts..."

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