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Internet Addiction Might Be Genetic

Same mutation associated with nicotine addiction

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 30, 2012 5:00 PM CDT

(Newser) – Internet addiction may be in our genes—just like nicotine addiction. In a study of 843 people, researchers found that 132 suffered "problematic" online behavior: "All their thoughts revolve around the Internet during the day, and they feel their well-being is severely impacted...   Read full story »

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