1. Addiction to Computers By: Ignacio Vidal Alexia Delgado Melissa Velasco

2. Symptoms of Computer Addiction – Most non-school hours are spent on the computer and playing videogames. –Falling asleep in school. – Worsening grades. –Lying about computer use. –Choosing to use the computer, rather than being with friends. –Dropping out of social groups. –Being irritable when not being on the computer.

3. Are you an Addict? Are you unable to limit your use of internet? Do you lose track of time when you are on-line ? Do you spend most of your free time on the computer? Do you deny your obssesions about your use of the internet?

4. How much time do you spend on the computer per day ?

5. Do you loose track of time when you are online?

6. Tips Make rules for yourself about your use of the computer. We recommend you only use the computer 1 hour per day. Tell your parents about these tips and ask for help if you think you are becoming addicted.