You might be one of the many net users addicted to the internet. The whole  concept of internet addiction has been popular for a while now but cases dealing with the problem have become more frequent lately.

Internet can be an overwhelming technology for any new comer and so its very easy to become facinated or even addicted. Many of the youth currently undergoing therapy admit that porn, online games, and surfing the web are the top reasons behind the addicition. Also, given the rise of web 2.0 services like Myspace, Digg, Blogs and various other social networking websites, have contributed much to this issue.

In a recent article by CNN, the issue of internet addiction has become so severe that colleges in India are introducing internet usage limits upon students.

In China, net addiction has become so critical that those affected by the disorder may be in the millions. The Chinese government has decided to set up boot camps to deal with this growing problem. Combining sympathy with discipline, a military-style boot camp near Beijing is at the front-line of China’s battle against Internet addiction.

While attending a boot camp service may not be so practical for many of us, there are several minor techniques that may serve in combating your addiction.

»Setup alerts on your PC at various times of the day detailing tasks to be performed. This may create a feeling of responsibility while keeping you busy enough to avoid using the internet for long periods of time.

»Time your Net usage by installing a parental control software that will either shut down your PC/Internet at a given time.

»Participate in outdoor activities that will decrease your dependency on the internet. This may be the most valuable tip in combating this very serious disorder. Keeping yourself busy is always the best way to fight any kind of addiction whether it is drugs, sex, or the internet.