Abstract
Recently, with the rapid increase in Internet users, Internet addiction (IA) has reportedly become a serious health and social problem. In a 2012 survey, approximately 520,000 junior and senior high school students were found to exhibit IA. People in many countries have regarded IA as a disorder. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), sleeping disorders, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, and anxiety disorder are extremely common comorbid mental disorders with IA. Some psychotherapies (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy) and medical treatments for comorbid mental disorders as well as rehabilitation (e.g., treatment camp) are effective for IA remission. Preventive coping strategies are important for all types of dependency diseases including IA. Cooperation among medical, educational, and administrative institutions and the home environment is essential for coping with IA.
