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The Center for Online Addiction offers hope and valuable resources to those seeking information about Internet addiction. Internet addiction is a type of compulsive disorder and as an organization, we are specifically dedicated to helping people who suffer from this new form of addictive behavior.

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As in any treatment program, the primary step to take in the path to recovery is to accept and not refute “denial,” a defense mechanism that addicts frequently employ and that effectively stops them from accepting treatment. Once this obstacle is conquered, treatment can be performed more effectively than it would otherwise. It is important to understand that Internet addiction is a progressive illness that is treatable. The disorder affects the addict, their family, their employer, and their community. It is called “the hidden illness” since there is no smell on the breath nor stumbling of steps or speech. Nonetheless, it is as debilitating as alcoholism or drug addiction.

For family and friends struggling with a loved one in denial, Dr. Young has created a new ebooklet, Breaking the Denial, a step-by-step guide that shows families how to confront an addicted loved one. If you already know that you have a problem with Internet use, Dr. Young has written several e-booklets for immediate and confidential help to take the first step towards the path of recovery.

Infidelity Online: Rebuilding Your Relationship after an Online Affair helps couples rebuild the broken trust and communication hurt in their relationship after a cyberaffair.

Getting Web Sober: Help for Cybersex Addicts and Their Families provides a step-by-step recovery system for online sex addicts and helps their family members cope with an addicted loved one.

Understanding Online Gambling and Treatment for Addicts describes the risks of Internet gambling and outlines structured recovery strategies to stop online gambling for addicts and their families.

When Gaming Becomes an Obsession: Help for Parents and their Children Addicted to Online Gaming helps parents learn how to cope with a child addicted to online fantasy role-playing games.

A Therapist’s Guide to Assess and Treat Internet Addiction is a comprehensive clinical guide for therapists interested in learning more on how to evaluate and treat Internet addicts.

Managing Employee Internet Abuse: Strategies to Increase Productivity and Reduce Liability is a professional guide for managers to curb and stop Internet abuse in the workplace.