Is internet addiction real, you could sit in front of a computer for 3 to 4 hours without even knowing, I personally do it all the time but does it mean I’m addicted to the internet. According to recent infographic I could be addicted, a new study says I could be Internet addiction disorder (IAD), which is defined as a “problematic or pathological use of computers and the Internet space.” IAD is a new disorder that involves excessive social networking, online shopping, and blogging, as well as compulsive online gambling and watching of Internet videos or pornography, not to mention playing online games. Find out if you have IAD after the break.