1. Computer Addiction Presented by: Amanda Gowers

2. In the 1970’s the notion that a person can become addicted to computer use first came about. Today the list of computer activities has been growing. Which does give many reasons why most people become addicted to computer activities. Early Computer Addiction

3. Some people define a computer addicted when obsessive use of a computer negatively impacts a person’s health, personal life, and professional life. Many parents feel that computer use is much healthier then television or video games. So the parents allow their children to use the computer excessively.

4. Extreme Computer Addiction There have been a few cases of people dying as the result of extreme computer addiction. An example of a case: – One man dies after playing a computer game for 86 hours without sleep or food. There are some rare incidents, but they are becoming a problem among children.

5. Adult Computer Addiction When adults become addicted to computer use it can lead to less time spent with the family. It has also been a proven cause for divorce. homepage