The Internet pro vides new ways for advertisers to track you, and for criminals to steal identities, creating privacy concerns. E-mail and the Web bring families together, as strangers also find friendship and even love online. Open 24 hours, the Internet provides endless amusement and temptations. A peek into the future of the Net.
Sex addicts aren t the only ones enticed by the accessibility and anonymity the Internet offers.
The Internet can be a dangerous and addictive place for gamblers, too. New Jersey Inc. Many sites let bettors charge their wager directly to their credit card, resulting in people racking up enormous debts. Despite the popularity of Internet gaming sites, few people are turning to support groups such as Gamblers Anonymous for help, according to both O Neill and Gamblers Anonymous. You can do it anywhere and there s no one to drag you away. What s not kept pace is the people reaching out for help.