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Posted by PLOS_ONE_Group on 13 Jan 2012 at 20:58 GMT

The following article represents some of the media coverage that has occurred for this paper:

Publication: BBC
Title: “BBC News - Today - Can you be addicted to the internet?”
http://news.bbc.co.uk/tod...

Publication: BBC
Title: “BBC News - Web addicts have brain changes, research suggests”
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news...

Publication: Daily Mail
Title: “Internet addiction can cause physical damage to the brain, just like drugs, say researchers | Mail Online”
http://www.dailymail.co.u...

Publication: ABC News WZVN
Title: “Are you addicted to the internet? - ABC-7.com WZVN News for Fort Myers, Cape Coral & Naples, Florida”
http://www.abc-7.com/stor...

Publication: Guardian
Title: “Can you really be addicted to the internet? | Politics | guardian.co.uk”
http://www.guardian.co.uk...

Publication: Fox News
Title: “Internet addiction causes brain changes similar to alcohol and drugs, study finds | Fox News”
http://www.foxnews.com/he...

Publication: U.S. News Health
Title: “Could Internet Addiction Disrupt Brain's Connections? - US News and World Report”
http://health.usnews.com/...

Publication: CBC News
Title: “Can the internet be as addictive as drugs or alcohol? - Your Community”
http://www.cbc.ca/news/yo...

Publication: CBC News
Title: “'Internet addiction' linked to brain differences - Health - CBC News”
http://www.cbc.ca/news/he...

Publication: Montreal Gazette
Title: “Internet addiction becomes more than a buzzword”
http://www.montrealgazett...

Publication: Toronto Sun
Title: “Internet addiction changes your brain: Study | News | Tech | Toronto Sun”
http://www.torontosun.com...

Publication: Bupa.co.uk
Title: “Can internet overuse cause changes to the brain? | Bupa UK”
http://www.bupa.co.uk/ind...

Publication: CTV News
Title: “Internet addiction causes brain changes, study claims | CTV News”
http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews...

Publication: UPI
Title: “Internet addicts show brain matter changes - UPI.com”
http://www.upi.com/Scienc...

Publication: The Inquisitr
Title: “Internet, It's a Helluva Drug: Internet Addiction Has Same Effect as Cocaine on Brain”
http://www.inquisitr.com/...

Publication: Jot Zoom
Title: “Brain Changes In The Case of Web Addicts | JotZoom News”
http://jotzoom.com/brain-...

Publication: Medical News Today
Title: “Internet Addiction Linked To White Matter Differences In Teen Brains”
http://www.medicalnewstod...

Publication: Female First
Title: “Internet addiction similar to alcoholism and drug dependency - Female First”
http://www.femalefirst.co...

Publication: Tech2
Title: “Internet addiction similar to drugs, alcohol addiction: Report”
http://tech2.in.com/news/...

Publication: Oye! Times
Title: “Oye! Times | Internet Addiction Disorder causes brain changes similar to that of drug addicts, study | Oye! Times”
http://www.oyetimes.com/l...

Publication: Global Post
Title: “Web addiction may alter the brain similarly to drugs, alcohol | GlobalPost”
http://www.globalpost.com...

Publication: 3news.co.nz
Title: “Study: Internet addiction is real - Story - Environment/Sci - 3 News”
http://www.3news.co.nz/St...

Publication: Tech News World
Title: “Technology News: Med Tech: This Is Your Brain Online”
http://www.technewsworld....

Publication: Hyper Vocal
Title: “New Brain Study Shows Addiction to Web Similar to Drugs, Alcohol”
http://hypervocal.com/new...

Publication: Huffington Post
Title: “Internet Addicts Experience Brain Changes Like Alcoholics And Gamblers, Study Says”
http://www.huffingtonpost...

Publication: News.com.au
Title: “Too much of a good thing: Internet addiction as bad as alcohol and cocaine | Information, Gadgets, Mobile Phones News & Reviews | News.com.au”
http://www.news.com.au/te...

Publication: China.org.cn
Title: “Internet addiction 'damages brain' - China.org.cn”
http://www.china.org.cn/c...

Publication: The Voice of Russia
Title: “Internet addiction changes brain like alcohol: scientists: Voice of Russia”
http://english.ruvr.ru/20...

Publication: MCVuk.com
Title: “Internet gaming addiction "changes the brain" | Games industry news | MCV”
http://www.mcvuk.com/news...

Publication: International Business Times UK
Title: “Internet Addiction Has Similar Affects to Drink and Drugs”
http://uk.ibtimes.com/art...

Publication: Silicon Republic
Title: “Internet addiction is becoming a serious mental health issue - Ireland's communications news service -- Siliconrepublic.com”
http://www.siliconrepubli...

Publication: Bliss Tree
Title: “Internet Makes Your Brain Act Like Its On Drugs; We'd Rather Get Drunk”
http://blisstree.com/feel...

Publication: Zee News India
Title: “Internet addiction is like drugs: Study”
http://zeenews.india.com/...

Publication: Telegraph
Title: “Internet addiction affects the brain 'like a drink or drug problem' - Telegraph”
http://www.telegraph.co.u...

Publication: NHS Choices
Title: “Does 'internet addiction' change the brain? - Health News - NHS Choices”
http://www.nhs.uk/news/20...

Publication: Business Insider
Title: “Internet Addiction Can Change Your Brain Like A Cocaine Addiction - Business Insider”
http://articles.businessi...

Publication: Health Day News
Title: “Could Internet Addiction Disrupt Brain's Connections?”
http://consumer.healthday...

Publication: Global News
Title: “Global News | Is Internet addiction real?”
http://www.globalnews.ca/...

Publication: thejournal.ie
Title: “Chinese study points to possibility of 'internet addiction' -- TheJournal.ie”
http://www.thejournal.ie/...

Publication: CBS News
Title: “Internet addiction changes brain similar to cocaine: Study - HealthPop - CBS News”
http://www.cbsnews.com/83...

Publication: CTV News
Title: “Internet addiction causes brain changes, study claims | CTV Edmonton”
http://edmonton.ctv.ca/se...

Publication: The Vancouver Sun
Title: “Internet addicts' brain structure similar to drug addicts': study”
http://www.vancouversun.c...

Publication: Eureka Alert
Title: “Internet addiction disorder characterized by abnormal white matter integrity”
http://www.eurekalert.org...

Publication: Scotsman.com
Title: “Leader: Reality check the only cure for internet addiction - Cartoon - Scotsman.com”
http://www.scotsman.com/n...

Publication: TNT Magazine
Title: “Internet harms brain like cocaine and ketamine say scientists - TNT Magazine”
http://www.tntmagazine.co...

Publication: TG Daily
Title: “Internet addiction 'changes the brain' | TG Daily”
http://www.tgdaily.com/he...

Publication: Healthcare Global
Title: “Internet addiction causes the same white matter brain changes as drink or drug dependency - Healthcare Global”
http://www.healthcareglob...

Publication: Marie Claire UK
Title: “Internet addiction affects the brain like drugs | Marie Claire”
http://www.marieclaire.co...

Publication: National Post
Title: “Internet addiction | News | National Post”
http://news.nationalpost....

Publication: Indian Express
Title: “Internet addiction as bad as drugs! - Indian Express”
http://www.indianexpress....

Publication: Sky News
Title: “Internet Addiction Can Harm Brain Like Cocaine, Alcohol And Cannabis, Study Finds | Technology | Sky News”
http://news.sky.com/home/...

Publication: Sky News Australia
Title: “Sky News: Internet addiction 'disrupts brain'”
http://www.skynews.com.au...

Publication: The Independent
Title: “Addicted! Scientists show how internet dependency alters the human brain - Science - News - The Independent”
http://www.independent.co...

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RE: Media Coverage of This Article

PLOS_ONE_Group replied to PLOS_ONE_Group on 20 Jan 2012 at 21:59 GMT

The following article represents some of the media coverage that has occurred for this paper:

Publication: The Escapist
Title: “The Escapist : News : Study: The Internet Is Cocaine”
http://www.escapistmagazi...

Publication: NBC San Diego
Title: “Internet, Cocaine Addiction Cause Similar Changes in Brain | NBC San Diego”
http://www.nbcsandiego.co...

Publication: Zeit Online
Title: “Neurologie: Internetsucht zeigt sich im Hirn | Wissen | ZEIT ONLINE”
http://www.zeit.de/wissen...

Publication: Blic Serbia
Title: “Blic Online | Zavisnost od interneta menja mozak kao i alkoholizam”
http://www.blic.rs/Slobod...

Publication: PressOnline.rs
Title: “Press Online :: Zavisnost od veba kao alkoholizam?”
http://www.pressonline.rs...

Publication: ABC News 7
Title: “Internet addiction a clinical disorder | abc7chicago.com”
http://abclocal.go.com/wl...

Publication: Manawatu Standard
Title: “Internet addiction shown to be real | Stuff.co.nz”
http://www.stuff.co.nz/ma...

Publication: Stuff.co.nz
Title: “Study: Internet overuse could cause brain damage”
http://www.stuff.co.nz/te...

Publication: Examiner.com
Title: “Internet addiction mimics drug use changes in brain - National Intrapersonal Self-Awareness | Examiner.com”
http://www.examiner.com/i...

Publication: Tom's Guide
Title: “Internet Addiction Could Have Biological Indicator”
http://www.tomsguide.com/...

Publication: The State Column
Title: “Internet addiction stimulates brain changes similar to drug or alcohol addiction | The State Column”
http://www.thestatecolumn...

Publication: GMA News
Title: “Internet overuse can damage brain -- China researchers | GMA News Online | The Go-To Site for Filipinos Everywhere”
http://www.gmanetwork.com...

Publication: International Business Times
Title: “Internet Addiction: Test to See if You're Addicted - International Business Times”
http://www.ibtimes.com/ar...

Publication: International Business Times Australia
Title: “Study Finds Internet Addicts Just Like Alcohol or Drug Abusers, Signs of Online Addiction Known - International Business Times”
http://au.ibtimes.com/art...

Publication: Londonderry Sentinel
Title: “Confusing claims over internet addiction - Health - Londonderry Sentinel”
http://www.londonderrysen...

Publication: KSL
Title: “Internet addiction changes teen brain like drugs, study shows | ksl.com”
http://www.ksl.com/?sid=1...

Publication: New Jersey Newsroom
Title: “Facebook, Twitter addict? Too much Internet may alter your brain | Science updates | NewJerseyNewsroom.com -- Your State. Your News.”
http://www.newjerseynewsr...

Publication: Daily Gossip
Title: “Internet addiction alters brain similar to alcohol”
http://www.dailygossip.or...

Publication: The Times of India
Title: “Net addicts' brains like cocaine users - Times Of India”
http://articles.timesofin...

Publication: The Mark
Title: “Internet Addicts Experience Brain Changes”
http://www.themarknews.co...

Publication: Big Think
Title: “Web Addiction Rewires Your Brain”
http://bigthink.com/ideas...

Publication: PressTV
Title: “Internet addiction alters brain”
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Publication: AfterDawn
Title: “Internet addiction can lead to brain damage”
http://www.afterdawn.com/...

Publication: Trinidad Guardian Newspaper
Title: “Web addicts have brain changes, research suggests”
http://www.guardian.co.tt...

Publication: CBS News
Title: “Digital addiction may damage your brain”
http://www.cbs7kosa.com/n...

Publication: Techlicious
Title: “Drug Addict and Internet Addict Brains Similar, Study Shows”
http://www.techlicious.co...

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RE: RE: Media Coverage of This Article

PLOS_ONE_Group replied to PLOS_ONE_Group on 27 Jan 2012 at 22:01 GMT

The following article represents some of the media coverage that has occurred for this paper:

Publication: Asia One News
Title: “Caught in the web”
http://news.asiaone.com/N...

Publication: Ivanhoe Newswire
Title: “New Study for Internet Addiction Disorder”
http://www.ivanhoe.com/ch...

Publication: NBC Bay Area
Title: “Internet, Cocaine Addiction Cause Similar Changes in Brain”
http://www.nbcbayarea.com...

Publication: Medical Daily
Title: “Medical Daily: Addicts to Internet and Drugs Have Similar Brain Impairments”
http://www.medicaldaily.c...

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RE: RE: RE: Media Coverage of This Article

PLOS_ONE_Group replied to PLOS_ONE_Group on 03 Feb 2012 at 23:38 GMT

The following article represents some of the media coverage that has occurred for this paper:

Publication: The News Record
Title: “The News Record :: Web, drug addictions similar”
http://www.newsrecord.org...

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RE: RE: RE: RE: Media Coverage of This Article

PLOS_ONE_Group replied to PLOS_ONE_Group on 01 Jun 2012 at 23:22 GMT

Publication: Mashable
Title: “Do You Suffer From These 4 Tech Afflictions?”
http://mashable.com/2012/...

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RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Media Coverage of This Article

PLOS_ONE_Group replied to PLOS_ONE_Group on 17 Nov 2012 at 00:19 GMT


The following article represents some of the media coverage that has occurred for this paper:

Publication: NHS Choices
Title: “Does 'internet addiction' change the brain? - Health News - NHS Choices”
http://www.nhs.uk/news/20...

If you see any additional coverage of this paper in the press or blogosphere, please reply to this thread and add the link to the article.

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RE: Media Coverage of This Article

PLOS_ONE_Group replied to PLOS_ONE_Group on 12 Jul 2013 at 17:18 GMT

The following article represents some of the media coverage that has occurred for this paper:

Publication: CBS News
Title: “Internet addiction changes brain similar to cocaine: Study”
http://www.cbsnews.com/83...

If you see any additional coverage of this paper in the press or blogosphere, please reply to this thread and add the link to the article.

Competing interests declared: PLOS ONE Staff