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Caught in the Web A few months ago, it wasn39。t unusual for 47yearold Carla Toebe to spend 15 hours per day online. She39。t get off the dating sites, I39。s conclusion: She felt like she was “ addicted” to the Inter. She39。t new. As far back as 1995, articles in medical journals and the establishment of a Pennsylvania treatment center for overusers generated interest in the subject. There39。s no question that there39。re seriously in trouble because they39。t be addicted to the environment.” Bishop describes the problem as simply a matter of priorities, which can be solved by encouraging people to prioritize other life goals and plans in place of time spent online. The new CNS Spectrums study was based on results of a nationwide telephone survey of more than 2 500 adults. Like the 2022 survey, this one was conducted by Stanford University researchers. About 6% of respondents reported that “ their relationships suffered because of excessive Inter use.” About 9% attempted to conceal “ nonessential Inter use” , and nearly 4% reported feeling “ preoccupied by the Inter when offline” . About 8% said they used the Inter as a way to escape problems, and almost 14% reported they “ found it hard to stay away from the Inter for several days at a time” . “ The Inter problem is still in its infancy,” said Elias Aboujaoude, a Stanford professor. No single online activity is to blame for excessive use, he said. “ They39。s a loss [ where] you39。s too much.” Since the early 1990s, several clinics have been established in the US to treat heavy Inter users. They include the Center for Inter Addiction Recovery and the Center for Inter Behavior. The website for Orzack39。Having a sense of wellbeing (幸福 ) or excitement while at the puter. Neglect of family and friends. Lying to employers and family about activities. Problems with school or job. Physical symptoms listed include dry eyes, backaches, skipping meals, poor personal hygiene (衛(wèi)生 ) and sleep disturba