Editorial - Compulsive Internet Use: Is Addiction Medicine Concerned?

Abstract

Besides many other technological advances, the last two decennia have particularly been characterized by the appearance and rapid expansion of internet, its innovations and its countless products. On one side, its rapid and often overwhelming imposition into many aspects of our daily life is becoming an increasing challenge for many people. On the other side, there is a growing evidence of excessive utilization patterns among a considerable part of internet users, which came to the attention of mental health professionals in many countries over the world.