Computers are good tools. The Internet is also good. But some people spend too much time online. They can't stop. Doctors say this is a new sickness(疾病). They call this sickness IAD (互联网成瘾症).
People with IAD are online a lot. （A）They often spend hours chatting with friends or playing online games. Many people with IAD spend more time on the Internet than with family and friends. Besides, some people with IAD even drop their jobs!
Do you have IAD? Think about these questions: How many hours a day are you online? When you are not online, are you thinking about playing computer games or checking your messages? When you are online, do you forget the time? Do you get angry when you can't play a game?
If you have IAD, what can you do? Dr. Ivan Goldberg and Dr. Kimberly S. Young have some ideas. First, ask yourself "Why am I online a lot? " Then try to take breaks. For example, if you want to have a good social life (社交生活) with other friends, you can use the computer or play games on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday every week. （B）这样，你就可以和其他朋友有一个良好的社交生活。
