INTERNET ADDICTION 

                                          

Did you ever notice the bad effects that Internet addiction can cause you? Many people, nowadays, have bad physical effects and loss of sleep, caused by the Internet addiction. Usually people text and surf on the internet before sleeping. This can cause effects on people's health, humor and low grades or bad results at work. By now, we joke often that our children are inseparable from their smartphones, but the addiction has become a serious problem.

It's not difficult to see using addicts their phones, even at the dinner table. Some studies were usually people feel panicked that when they do not have their phones. They called this phobia "nomophobia". They say that the person suffers when the phone is removed. There are four ways in which children can be harmed by Internet addiction in terms of health.

First, brain functions and chemical changes can occur. Second, the link between cell phones and radiations may cause some problems. Researchers discovered that the continuous use of cell phones can double the risk for brain cancer and other diseases. Third, we may have mobility problems two to smartphone use. It can cause problems to the back and elbows, since we always use the same position. For example, the bone of my pinkie is deformed because I use it to hold the phone. And lastly, the addiction can have effects on sleep. Technology is leading us to the lack of sleep.

Almost everybody, adults and teenagers, text before going to sleep. Night texting can affect teenagers' grades and can bring to the loss of sleep. It's stated that the people who stop texting before the lights are out, can have a better performance in school and during the day. Those, instead, who go to sleep after the lights are out do not have much energy and are more tired.

In conclusion, there are ways to stop, or at least reduce the internet addiction and the night texting. Maybe there should be more places where teens can spend their time, instead of wasting it on their phones; find new interests and hobbies and try to limit themselves for the night texting. People should understand the importance and the real effects of the late texting and abuse. Limiting the use of your phone during the day and at night, you will be healthier, live longer, and get better grades.

Works Cited

Mazzola, Jessica. "Nighttime Texting Linked to Bad Grades". Nj.com. New Jersey Online LLC. 8 Oct. 2015. Web. 12 Apr. 2017.

Verbanas, Patti. "Texting at Night Affects Teens' Sleep, Academic Performance". Rutgers.edu. Rutgers The State University of Jersey. 22 Jan. 2016. Web. 12 Apr. 2017.