A new study finds that Internet addicts and drug addicts experience similar withdrawal symptoms.
Researchers from Milan and Swansea universities found that going cold turkey from an Internet addition can trigger withdrawal symptoms similar to drug users in withdrawal. Scientists examined Internet use and mood and anxiety levels of 60 subjects in the UK averaging around 25 years old.
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