Classifying Internet Use as an Illness

Excessive Internet use could be classified as a new psychiatric disorder that could effect businesses, researchers at University of Florida said. In an article in "Current Psychiatry," UF researchers presented five points to help practitioners understand patients' Internet use. They correspond to the acronym MOUSE:

More than intended time spent online;
Other responsibilities neglected;
Unsuccessful attempts to cut down;
Significant relationships discord;
Excessive thoughts or anxiety when not online.

Can anyone take these guys seriously? Doesn't this describe any compulsion? Next thing you know, there'll be a drug fix for it.

jeese. Of course, I bet they have a bunch of drugs with which to treat it.