Internet Addiction

The first empirically informed reference for defining, assessing, diagnosing, and treating problematic Internet use

Comprehensive and timely, this book explores

1) Validated assessment tools to differentiate normal from compulsive patterns of computer and online usage

2)Epidemiology and subtypes of Internet addiction such as online pornography, Internet gambling, and online gaming

3)Current theories on the risk factors associated with the development of an addictive disorder related to Internet usage

4)Evidence-based treatment strategies for helping clients of various ages, taking into account main presenting problems and individual situations and circumstances