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Dr. Kimberly S. YoungNow you can use Dr. Kimberly S. Young's Screen Instrument for Internet Addiction to see if you have a problem.

Do you feel preoccupied with the Internet (think about previous on-line activity or anticipate next on-line session)?

• Yes
• No

Do you feel the need to use the Internet with increasing amounts of time in order to achieve satisfaction?

• Yes
• No

Have you repeatedly made unsuccessful efforts to control, cut back, or stop Internet use?

• Yes
• No

Do you feel restless, moody, depressed, or irritable when attempting to cut down or stop Internet use?

• Yes
• No

Do you stay on-line longer than originally intended?

• Yes
• No

Have you jeopardized or risked the loss of significant relationship, job, educational or career opportunity because of the Internet?

• Yes
• No

Have you lied to family members, therapist, or others to conceal the extent of involvement with the Internet?

• Yes
• No

Do you uses the Internet as a way of escaping from problems or of relieving a dysphoric mood (e.g., feelings of helplessness, guilt, anxiety, depression)?

• Yes
• No

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