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Does internet addiction lead to other types of addictions?

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Dr. Jeff Blixt answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

It could: People who develop "behavioral" addictions such as internet are usually more prone to become addicted to other behaviors such as drug and alcohol or gambling even. Their brains get a "high" from the behavior, if one "high" is removed their brain looks for another "high" to replace it. Its called cross addiction.

Answered 9/29/2017

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Dr. Vasu Brown answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Lifestyle changes: Any addiction involves an addiction to a specific lifestyle which players a major role in recovery.

Answered 11/26/2013

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