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Should DSM-V Designate “Internet Addiction” a Mental Disorder?

February 2009

by Ronald Pies MD

Dr. Pies is Professor of Psychiatry, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York, and Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts.

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  1. Chinese Officials Put a Stop to Internet Shock Treatments - China Journal - WSJ Says:

    [...] But sizable chunk of China’s online population is skeptical of the claims. Their doubts are reflected within the professional community, where the concept of Internet addiction has gained traction but still faces doubters who point to a lack of hard data. [...]

  2. Chinese Officials Put a Stop to Internet Shock Treatments | ChinaBlogs Says:

    [...] But sizable chunk of China’s online population is skeptical of the claims. Their doubts are reflected within the professional community, where the concept of Internet addiction has gained traction but still faces doubters who point to a lack of hard data. [...]

  3. China Stops Clinic Treating Internet Addiction With Electroshock | Finley & Cook, PLLC Says:

    [...] But a sizable chunk of China’s online population is skeptical of the claims. Their doubts are reflected within the professional community, where the concept of Internet addiction has gained traction but still faces doubters who point to a lack of hard data. [...]

  4. Are the Media Addicted to Internet Addiction? | World of Psychology Says:

    [...] of the interest probably stems from a professional article I did on the subject, but I suspect other factors are driving the media frenzy. For example, the pervasive influence of [...]

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