THE INTERNET ADDICTION TRAP: ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOUR AND INTERNET USE REFERENCE TO MENTAL HEALTH OF ADULTS

Internet addiction bears similarities to drug addiction and is therefore included with uncontrolled gambling compulsive shopping and eating disorder in the category of non-cnemical addiction behaviour. It is a misuse of Internet the Internet adalction disorder (IAD) that was coherent with their conception or tne internet. It is now believed that Internet addiction is widespread among young adults. There has been a growing concern over the past couple of years regarding the link Between excessive Internet use and mental health issues.