Internet addiction is not yet officially recognized as a disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV). However, cyber addiction statistics are staggering. Some studies report that more than 8 percent of the US population experiences Internet addiction. Other studies suggest that up to 38 percent of Americans are affected.
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