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It seems to be connected with listening to the radio in the 1930s to compulsive TV watching to this disputed disorder. It is called internet addiction disorder (IAD) and is now more commonly called problematic internet use (PIU).

It is also associated with other compulsive disorders like video games and even porn watching.

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