What causes internet addiction?
Like a food or drug addiction, the internet provides a type of high and internet addicts are dependent on the internet high to feel good. Whether you are on social media (Snapchat, Twitter, Kik, Instagram, Pinterest, WhatsApp, GroupME, etc.) playing video games, watching shows or videos (Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Video, YouTube), or other online activities, it is a way to escape reality and there are rewards and pleasure involved in what you are doing online, which stimulate your brain and temporarily enhance your mood.