IAD (Internet Addiction Disorder) is another addiction that can be anyone’s “dirty little secret.’ People who allow the Internet Addiction Disorder to take over their lives find that it is as much of a problem as drug addiction or addictions with food.  The person with IAD has no way to control their on-line life any more than drug addicts can control their lives within the hazy world of drugs.

Most attempts to go it alone with IAD, seemingly fail.

3 Symptoms of IAD
1.  Spends more and more time on the internet
2.  Daily chores, such as laundry doesn’t get completed, or even started
3. Obsessive thinking about what is on the internet

3 Possible Treatments
1.  Quit Cold Turkey
2.  Contact the Center for Online Addiction
3.   Counseling with particular focus on what is driving the person to be online more