The latest addiction to trap thousands of people is Internet, which has been (90)________ for broken relationships, job losses, financial ruin and even one suicide. Psychologists now recognize Internet Addiction Syndrome (IAS) as a new illness that could (91)________ serious problems and ruin many lives. Special help groups have been set up to (92)________ sufferers help and support. IAS is similar to (93)________ problems like gambling, smoking and drinking: addicts have dreams about Internet; ...

The latest addiction to trap thousands of people is Internet, which has been (90)________ for broken relationships, job losses, financial ruin and even one suicide. Psychologists now recognize Internet Addiction Syndrome (IAS) as a new illness that could (91)________ serious problems and ruin many lives. Special help groups have been set up to (92)________ sufferers help and support.

IAS is similar to (93)________ problems like gambling, smoking and drinking: addicts have dreams about Internet; they need to use it first thing in the morning; they (94)________ to their partners about how much time they spend online; they (95)_______ they could cut down, but are unable to do so. A recent study found that many users spend up to 40 hours a week on the Internet; (96)______ they felt guilty, they became depressed if they were (97)______ to stop using it.

Almost anyone can be at risk. Some of the addicts are teenagers who are already hooked on computer games and who (98)________ it very difficult to resist the games on the Internet. Surprisingly, however, psychologists (99)________ that most victims are middle-aged housewives who have never used a computer before.

The latest addiction to trap thousands of people is Internet, which has been (90)________ for broken relationships, job losses, financial ruin and even one suicide