1 Perhaps the greatest change the w

1 Perhaps the greatest change the world has seen in modern times has been the rise of the Internet. It's hard to deny the positive changes it adds to people's lives as it makes life easier with quick access to things like maps, news, and online stores. As a research tool, it is unmatched. It's a great way to keep up with friends. It enables a wealth of media outlets and alternative news sources. Internet access and the ability to make good use of it is practically a must for success in the modern world.
2 Like any technology, though, it has negative aspects that become clear as we start to depend upon it. Like pollution and traffic jams that come with the convenience of cars, Internet access has proven so popular that it has given rise to a new kind of social epidemic, Internet addiction.
3 Consider the following stories. A few years ago, a couple in the United States was charged with child neglect. It was their addiction to playing games online that kept them from caring for their two infant children. Another recent news story told of a man who spent so much time online that he didn't sleep enough to keep his job. Eventually, he lost his house but kept his laptop and still spent all day online.
4 College students are impacted as well. There are many stories of excellent students who lost their university scholarships from poor grades, or of other students who failed at the university altogether simply because they spent too much time online. One student not only failed, but lost 12 pounds. He was so involved online that he forgot to eat! Imagine the agony of this condition!
5 These things did not happen to these people because they were lazy or stupid. They happened because of addiction. New college students, even the brightest and most successful ones, are most at risk from these effects because the Internet is important for their studies and because they are just entering a world where their online habits are no longer monitored by concerned parents. Without the discipline and structure of home, students have to manage time by themselves. During their very first term, their grades can plunge, their health decline, and their friendships cease.
6 It is easy for those who are unaffected by the powerful draw of connectivity — those who can easily control their time online — to view Internet addiction as an imaginary problem or to attribute its origins to a weak personality. But the brain chemistry behind Internet addiction is not imaginary. Many common Internet interactions, such as scoring points in online games, getting emails or instant messages, finding new blog entries, all cause the release of endorphins in the brain. Endorphins are the essential brain chemicals connected with positive feelings of success and pleasure. This is no surprise, considering that Internet interactions often involve succeeding at a challenge or having social exchanges. Our brains reward us for these activities in real life all the time.
7 The trouble with the Internet is that it makes it possible to have unnaturally long periods of endorphin release, sustained rewards from the brain that are as quick as the click of a mouse. These rewards are not actual, useful, real-life rewards, but simple stimulation that arouses positive feedback in the brain. In real life endorphins encourage us to interact with friends or family, or attempt to learn something new. With Internet addiction endorphins do nothing but keep people hooked to their computers. Internet addicts behave very much like gamblers pulling the lever at machines in Las Vegas, even if it is not rational, hurts their studies, or spoils their health and their lives.
8 So watch how much time you spend online; moderation is your best defense against Internet addiction. Use the wonders of connectivity to enrich your studies, stay connected with distant friends and explore multiple new worlds. Just be careful. Notice if you find you are thinking about the Internet even when you're not online, or if you prefer your online time to time with your real-life friends, or if you hide or lie about how much time you spend online. If you find yourself doing any of these things, take a step back. Look for other ways to enjoy your life. Get some exercise, which is a major source of endorphins! Visit a museum or a beautiful park. Get together with friends to study or schedule some fun time to relax. The Internet is a powerful tool, but make sure that you use it wisely for all the good value it offers and that you won't let too much of a good thing become something bad.

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1 Perhaps the greatest change the world has seen in modern times has been the rise of the Internet. It's hard to deny the positive changes it adds to people's lives as it makes life easier with quick access to things like maps, news, and online stores. As a research tool, it is unmatched. It's a great way to keep up with friends. It enables a wealth of media outlets and alternative news sources. Internet access and the ability to make good use of it is practically a must for success in the modern world. 2 Like any technology, though, it has negative aspects that become clear as we start to depend upon it. Like pollution and traffic jams that come with the convenience of cars, Internet access has proven so popular that it has given rise to a new kind of social epidemic, Internet addiction. 3 Consider the following stories. A few years ago, a couple in the United States was charged with child neglect. It was their addiction to playing games online that kept them from caring for their two infant children. Another recent news story told of a man who spent so much time online that he didn't sleep enough to keep his job. Eventually, he lost his house but kept his laptop and still spent all day online. 4 College students are impacted as well. There are many stories of excellent students who lost their university scholarships from poor grades, or of other students who failed at the university altogether simply because they spent too much time online. One student not only failed, but lost 12 pounds. He was so involved online that he forgot to eat! Imagine the agony of this condition! 5 These things did not happen to these people because they were lazy or stupid. They happened because of addiction. New college students, even the brightest and most successful ones, are most at risk from these effects because the Internet is important for their studies and because they are just entering a world where their online habits are no longer monitored by concerned parents. Without the discipline and structure of home, students have to manage time by themselves. During their very first term, their grades can plunge, their health decline, and their friendships cease. 6 很容易为那些受强大画的连接 — — 那些人可以轻松地控制上网时间 — — 要查看网络成瘾作为假想的问题或它的起源归于一个软弱的人格。但网络成瘾背后的大脑化学可不是虚构。许多常见的互联网交互，如得分在在线游戏中，得到电子邮件或即时消息，寻找新的博客条目，所有导致大脑内啡肽的释放。内啡肽是基本大脑的化学物质与成功和快乐积极的感觉。这并不奇怪，考虑到互联网的互动往往涉及在挑战成功或有社会交往。我们的大脑奖赏我们为这些活动在现实生活中所有的时间。7 互联网的麻烦是，它使得它可能有不自然地长时间内啡肽释放，从大脑是一样快，只需单击鼠标的持续回报。这些奖励不是实际的、 有用的、 现实生活的回报，而是简单的刺激，引起了积极的反馈，在大脑中。在现实生活中内啡肽鼓励我们的互动与朋友或家人，或尝试学到新东西。与网络成瘾内啡肽什么也不做，但保持连接到他们的计算机的人。网络成瘾者的行为很像赌徒在机器在拉斯维加斯，拉动拉杆，就算它是不合理，伤害了他们的学业，或者破坏了他们的健康和他们的生活。8 所以看你在线; 花多少时间适度是你最好的防御，对网络成瘾。使用连接的奇迹丰富你的学习，与远方的朋友保持联系，探索多个新的世界。只是要小心。请注意如果你发现你正在思考互联网，即使你不在线，或者如果你喜欢你在线的时间与你现实生活中的朋友，或如果您隐藏或谎报你花在线的时间。如果你发现自己做这些事情，退一步。寻找其他的方式来享受你的生活。得到一些锻炼，这是内啡肽主要来源 ！参观博物馆或一个美丽的公园。学习或安排一些有趣的朋友相聚在一起的时间来放松。互联网是一个功能强大的工具，但要确保，你明智地使用它为它提供的所有良好的价值，你不会让太多的好事办成坏事。