title: Internet Addiction and Other Behavioral Addictions.
abstract: The Internet is increasingly influential in the lives of adolescents. Although there are many positives, there are also risks related to excessive use and addiction. It is important to recognize clinical signs and symptoms of Internet addiction (compulsive use, withdrawal, tolerance, and adverse consequences), treat comorbid conditions (other substance use disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, depression, and hostility), and initiate psychosocial interventions. More research on this topic will help to provide consensus on diagnostic criteria and further clarify optimal management.
authors.affiliation: Seattle Children's Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Mailstop OA.5.154, Seattle, WA 98105, USA.
authors.forename: Alicia Grattan
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Jorgenson
authors.affiliation: Seattle Children's Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Mailstop OA.5.154, Seattle, WA 98105, USA.
authors.forename: Ray Chih-Jui
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Hsiao
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, China. Electronic address: chfaye@cc.kmu.edu.tw.
authors.forename: Cheng-Fang
authors.initials: CF
authors.lastname: Yen
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D016739:Behavior, Addictive / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D015897:Comorbidity; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy
keywords: Adolescence; Behavioral addiction; Compulsive internet use; Internet addiction; Internet gaming disorder