Studies of Internet Addiction, including Dr. Young's ground-breaking research, reveal that the behavior of excessive online users fits the behavior associated with clinical definitions of established addictions such as alcoholism and excessive gambling. And like other addictions, Internet Addiction can trigger rsignificant problems in a person's relationships, work life, school work, and social life. The first step is to understand that the problem is indeed real, and then to learn and implement solid steps to help break the chain of addiction.

In Caught in the Net, Dr. Young explores the problem of Internet Addiction in lively detail and provides answers to questions such as: Why is the Internet so seductive? Who gets addicted to it? What are the signs of addictive behavior? What can you do to help yourself or your loved ones break the addiction? She then presents concrete steps one can take to regulate Internet usage and devise a more balanced place for it in daily life.