Date: 2013.11.26 Internet addiction Internet addiction is a growing problem for the whole world: estimates show that from 5 to 10 % of world population have this problem. Internet addiction is defined as any online-related‚ compulsive behavior which interferes with normal living and causes severe stress on family‚ friends‚ loved ones‚ and one’s work environment (Johnson‚ 2009). Internet addiction has been called Internet dependency and Internet compulsivity
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Prescription Drug Addiction in Nevada Prescription drug addiction in Nevada is at epidemic levels and is one of the foremost drug abuse and addiction problems throughout the country. Prescription drug abuse constitutes the non-medical use and misuse of prescribed medications. Beginning in the 1990’s‚ drugs have been prescribed in record numbers. Often‚ an addiction is born out of prolonged use of painkillers creating unintentional dependence and addiction. Patients begin to require increasing doses
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Research Proposal on Youth towards drug addiction. CONTENTS Abstract ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 Introduction………………………………………………………………………………….. 4-6 Problem background…………………………………………………………………….. 7 Aims and objectives………………………………………………………………………. 7-8 Problem statement……………………………………………………………………….. 8 Research questions……………………………………………………………………….. 8-9 Hypothesis……………………………………………………………………………………. 9 Research objectives………………………………………………………………………. 9-10 Significance of the study………………………………………………………………
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Doyun Yu 4 - 70 Castlebury Crescent North York‚ON‚ M2H 1W8 (647)859-0254 doyunyu@gmail.com December 20th‚ 2012 Elyse Brown General Mills‚ Inc. 5825 Explorer Drive Mississauga‚ ON‚ L4W 5P6 Dear Mrs. Brown‚ I was excited to learn about the Financial Analyst position opening at General Mills. I wanted to learn more about General Mills and decided to converse further with Mishela Salem‚ the information I received‚ reassured me that I am a great fit with the company’s goals and
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How Addictions Begin Addictions are closely tied to a person’s self-esteem. Often‚ they are started because a person has suffered from ongoing criticism‚ bullying‚ or other types of abuse‚ which contributed to their inability to see anything good about themselves. Or‚ they have had no stability in their home or work environments for quite some time‚ and this erratic lifestyle makes them feel unsteady and unsure about life in general. A lack of a support system through friends or family can also
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De La Salle University – Dasmariñas College of Science and Computer Studies Computer Science Department Game Addiction Submitted to: Ms. Gina Tan-Sanfilip Submitted by: Chelsea Ann Montilla Brandon Kyle Davey Ricci Zerrudo Julian Robert July 15‚ 2013 CHAPTER 1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Introduction In recent years‚ several studies have demonstrated that at least a small group of gamers has trouble controlling their online video game playing. Excessive amounts of time
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lead to the unavoidable addiction and dependency? What is it about television that has such a hold on us? Scientists have been studying the effects of television for decades‚ usually focusing on whether or not there was a direct correlation between viewing violence and acting violent in real life. Less attention has been paid to the basic allure of the small screen‚ the actual medium instead of what can be viewed on its screen. Scientists who have studied television addiction have come to the conclusion
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Internet Addiction Internet Addiction The Internet provides a constant‚ ever-changing source of information and entertainment‚ and can be accessed from most smart phones as well as tablets‚ laptops‚ and computers. Email‚ blogs‚ social networks‚ and message boards allow for both public and anonymous communication about any topic. But how much is too much Internet usage? The Internet is the largest and most versatile source of information in the world today. With its web sites
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years the internet crime industry has changed very dramatically. Think back almost twenty years ago‚ computers were just beginning to make their marks in the professional world. However‚ big companies were the main individuals with computers‚ mainly because they weren’t that popular in homes. Nowadays‚ computers can be found anywhere. They are so convenient and you can do almost anything from a computer‚ pay a bill‚ shop‚ order food‚ even banking. The convenience has even been extended to a cell phone
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SEANJAMES TITLE The Addiction of Grade Five Pupils to Computer Online Games that Affect the Academic Performance Among Elementary Pupils of Oton Central Elementary School from School year 2012 – 2013 Objectives of the Study The main objective of the study is to ascertain the factors that contribute to the Addiction of Grade Five Pupils to Computer Online Games that affect the Academic Performance among elementary students of Oton Central Elementary School from School year 2012 – 2013.
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