COMPUTER ADDICTION -A DISEASE THAT IS EASIER TO PREVENT THAN TO TREAT

Abstract

The relevance of this study is determined by the fact that because of computers, particularly the Internet, children, adolescents and young people spend too much time at the computer, often preferring virtual life to the real one and falling into dependence on it. Thus, the problem of computer or Internet addiction and affects mental and physical health arises and aquires a global reach. Computer addiction is recognized as a disease of the 21st century. To prevent this frightening problem which is increasing every day, it is necessary to examine the nature of computer addiction, its causes, factors, symptoms and possible solutions.