Some companies might have policies that can have a person fired for continued internet use and that can be a deterrent. Honestly, that has happened before where a person has to go through detox. They would have to change professions. He says he is not addicted, just forgets about time. Yes, often that is the case.
People lose track of time.
Unlike TV, there are no commercial breaks. Interestingly, children with ADD can sit on the computer for hours and hours as well. My studies show that people who have a prior history of compulsivity, certainly multiple addictions, are quite common. However, there are some people that have had no prior addictions, which is a new clinical development. Yes, that is one of the reasons.