Unit 1

The internet and other addictions

What is an addiction?
It is the dependence of the organism of some substance, drug or thing, to which it has become accustomed.

What are some of them?
According to the book, internet is an addiction, and it has become one of the most popular addiction in the top of it. Others are compulsive shopping, drug or alcohol, sex, plastic surgery, gambling, among others.

What are some of the consequences of those addiction?

-Anxiety                               -Depression
-Isolation                            -Feel overwhelmed
-Stress                                   -Eye strain
-Lose of money                   -Increase in debts
-Relationship problems    -It affects health                                                    and metal health

What to do to overcome addictions?

-Therapies.                 
-Supporting groups that helps according to the addiction the person has.
-Try to balance online activities with other activities.

In clases we learned the use of a noun, a verb, and an adjective.
Examples:

The fulfillment of her was to get married.
He likes to fulfill his goals before the end of each year.
They are fulfilled because they could buy the house of their dreams.

We learned about wish statements
Examples:

I wish I had a car.
He wishes he didn't make a social gaffe.
She wishes she were a doctor.

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