{"id":17330,"date":"2023-12-10T20:31:50","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T01:31:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internetaddictsanonymous.org\/?page_id=17330"},"modified":"2025-04-19T06:51:13","modified_gmt":"2025-04-19T13:51:13","slug":"news-addiction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/internetaddictsanonymous.org\/ja\/internet-and-technology-addiction\/information-addiction\/news-addiction\/","title":{"rendered":"Recovering from News Addiction"},"content":{"rendered":"

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What is news addiction?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

News addiction is the compulsive and harmful consumption of articles, news feeds, radio, podcasts, talk shows, and email newsletters. It can involve constant checking of certain news platforms, like The New York Times, the BBC, or Fox News, as well as \u201cdoomscrolling\u201d social media feeds. As a subset of \u30a4\u30f3\u30bf\u30fc\u30cd\u30c3\u30c8\u3068\u30c6\u30af\u30ce\u30ed\u30b8\u30fc\u3078\u306e\u4f9d\u5b58<\/u><\/a>, news addiction can lead to changes in the brain that over time compromise our ability to focus, prioritize, regulate our mood, and relate to others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those of us who have come to identify as news addicts experienced several common symptoms. Even when we wanted to stop reading the news, we were unable to do so. When we didn\u2019t check the news, we felt anxious or irritable. Our addictive behaviors to news media jeopardized our relationships, educational pursuits, and career opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we first noticed these troubling experiences, we began to acknowledge that something wasn\u2019t right, but many of us still questioned whether we really had an addiction. For those of us still wondering, the following questions may help us better identify whether there are signs of news addiction in our lives.

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News Addiction Questionnaire:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Do I ever decide to quickly check the latest news and then discover that hours have passed?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Do I ever swear off or set limits around news, and then break my commitments?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Do I have news binges that last all day or late into the night?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Do I turn to the news or check notifications whenever I have a free moment?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Does my use of news lead me to neglect my personal hygiene, nutritional needs, or physical health?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Do I feel isolated, emotionally absent, distracted, or anxious when I\u2019m not up to date on the news?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Does my news consumption contribute to conflict or avoidance in personal relationships?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Have my news behaviors jeopardized my studies, finances, or career?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Do I hide or lie about the amount of time I spend on the news or the kinds of digital content I consume? <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Do I feel guilt or shame around my relationship with the news?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Nobody should have to suffer due to their news use. If you\u2019ve answered yes to several of the above questions, we encourage you to consider getting support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    What are the effects of News Addiction?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    News addiction can be considered a subset of internet addiction disorder (IAD). There is \u5e83\u7bc4\u306a\u5408\u610f<\/a> \u7814\u7a76\u8005\u3068\u81e8\u5e8a\u533b\u306e\u4e21\u65b9\u304b\u3089\u3001\u30a4\u30f3\u30bf\u30fc\u30cd\u30c3\u30c8\u3001\u30c7\u30b8\u30bf\u30eb\u30e1\u30c7\u30a3\u30a2\u3001\u30b9\u30de\u30fc\u30c8\u30c7\u30d0\u30a4\u30b9\u306e\u904e\u5270\u4f7f\u7528\u304c\u554f\u984c\u3068\u306a\u308a\u3001\u5f37\u8feb\u7684\u306b\u884c\u308f\u308c\u308b\u30b1\u30fc\u30b9\u304c\u904e\u53bb20\u5e74\u9593\u3067\u5897\u52a0\u3057\u3066\u304a\u308a\u3001\u3053\u306e\u884c\u52d5\u55dc\u7656\u306e\u8513\u5ef6\u306f\u3001\u3055\u307e\u3056\u307e\u306a\u7cbe\u795e\u7684\u3001\u611f\u60c5\u7684\u3001\u8eab\u4f53\u7684\u3001\u5bfe\u4eba\u7684\u3001\u8077\u696d\u4e0a\u306e\u554f\u984c\u3068\u95a2\u9023\u3057\u3066\u3044\u308b\u3053\u3068\u304c\u5831\u544a\u3055\u308c\u3066\u3044\u308b\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    These findings are cause for serious concern. While some might minimize the impact of internet and technology addiction in comparison to chemical substance use disorders, the truth is that internet and technology addiction changes our brains in a manner similar to the effects produced by an addiction to alcohol, heroin, fentanyl, or other drugs. 

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    Who is at risk for News Addiction?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    News addiction is a condition that can affect people of all ages, from adolescents and young adults to those later in life. Our community includes people from all background and all over the world. Its negative effects impact not only the addict themselves, but also their loved ones. <\/a>By damaging our quality of life and contributing to health issues, excessive use of news can impair our lives. Additionally, by contributing to depression and suicidal tendencies, our addiction can be life-threatening.

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    A Solution for News Addiction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The disease of addiction is not new. Millions of people have found sustainable, long-term freedom from their addictive behaviors through mutual aid support groups modeled after Alcoholics Anonymous. A new study<\/a> conducted by Stanford public health researchers determined that participation in Alcoholics Anonymous was nearly always found to be more effective than other therapies in achieving continuous abstinence from alcohol addiction. The AA model has been successfully adapted to help people suffering from a variety of addictions, including narcotics, marijuana, nicotine, sex, pornography, and food, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In continuation of this tradition, Internet and Technology Addicts Anonymous applies the proven model of AA to help those who are suffering from an addiction to news find long-term freedom from their self-destructive behaviors. Our meetings are free and anonymous, and we welcome anyone who thinks they may benefit from support to visit one of our meetings.

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    ITAA\u3067\u56de\u5fa9\u3078\u306e\u9053\u3092\u6b69\u3093\u3060\u30e1\u30f3\u30d0\u30fc\u305f\u3061\u306e\u4f53\u9a13\u8ac7<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    At its worst, my news consumption was so out of hand that I was put on a PIP (performance improvement plan) at my work and was passed up for a promotion. I checked the news cycle constantly during my work day and my work performance was terrible because of it. Joining ITAA saved my job and I am grateful every day that I am still employed because of this community.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    I didn\u2019t realize how much my reading of all the news sources was having a negative effect on my relationship with my friends and family. Negative news is particularly addictive for me. My partner often told me he wanted to talk at dinner, but I had to keep reading news stories because it helped me deal with my stress and my anxiety disorder. Joining ITAA, I finally got a handle on my news addiction and my mental health and my relationships have never been better.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    In my addiction, I was spending entire days reading news articles and flipping through news channels. Somehow, I believed that my obsessive reading would help save the world. Not only did my news consumption fail to help a single person I read about, it made my life an anxiety-ridden hell. My world became a never-ending stream of bad news: shootings, pandemics, financial crises, and wars. Through ITAA, I\u2019ve been able to let go of my compulsive need to know everything about anything, and I\u2019ve been able to use my new free time to actually get involved in the causes I care about through volunteering.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \u56de\u5fa9\u3059\u308b\u65b9\u6cd5 <\/strong>News Addiction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    While there is no permanent or quick cure for news addiction, there are concrete actions we can take to recover from our compulsive behaviors and restore our emotional and mental wellbeing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. \u6bce\u65e5\u306e\u4f1a\u8b70\u306b\u51fa\u5e2d\u3059\u308b<\/strong>. \u5897\u52a0\u3059\u308b\u6570\u306b\u52a0\u3048\u3066 \u5bfe\u9762\u3067\u306e\u4f1a\u8b70<\/a> \u4e16\u754c\u4e2d\u3067\u3001ITAA\u306f \u6bce\u65e5\u306e\u30aa\u30f3\u30e9\u30a4\u30f3\u4f1a\u8b70<\/a> where our global fellowship meets to share experience, strength and hope with each other.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. \u6bce\u65e5\u3001\u9023\u7d61\u3092\u53d6\u308b\u305f\u3081\u306e\u96fb\u8a71\u3092\u304b\u3051\u307e\u3057\u3087\u3046\u3002 <\/strong>Our news dependence drew us into isolation and self-reliance. As we begin to recover, we learn that we can trust others and be vulnerable. \u4ed6\u306e\u30e1\u30f3\u30d0\u30fc\u306b\u96fb\u8a71\u3092\u304b\u3051\u308b<\/a> outside of meetings helps us stay connected, supported, and sober.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. \u63a7\u3048\u308b<\/strong>. \u56de\u5fa9\u4e2d\u306e\u4ed6\u306e\u30e1\u30f3\u30d0\u30fc\u306e\u52a9\u3051\u3092\u501f\u308a\u3066\u3001 \u8b58\u5225\u3057\u3066\u63a7\u3048\u308b<\/a> from the specific addictive behaviors which are causing the greatest difficulties in our lives. We make use of the support available to us in ITAA to remain sober one day at a time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. \u56de\u5fa9\u30d7\u30ed\u30bb\u30b9\u306b\u3064\u3044\u3066\u8a73\u3057\u304f\u306f\u3053\u3061\u3089\u3092\u3054\u89a7\u304f\u3060\u3055\u3044<\/strong>. \u5f53\u793e\u306e\u30a6\u30a7\u30d6\u30b5\u30a4\u30c8\u306b\u306f\u591a\u304f\u306e \u30ea\u30bd\u30fc\u30b9<\/a> \u79c1\u305f\u3061\u306e\u4f9d\u5b58\u75c7\u306e\u672c\u8cea\u3068\u3001\u79c1\u305f\u3061\u304c\u3069\u306e\u3088\u3046\u306b\u6700\u5584\u3092\u5c3d\u304f\u305b\u308b\u304b\u306b\u3064\u3044\u3066 \u56de\u5fa9\u3078\u306e\u9053\u306e\u308a\u3092\u63cf\u304d\u51fa\u305d\u3046<\/a>, \u96e2\u8131\u75c7\u72b6\u306b\u5bfe\u51e6\u3059\u308b<\/a>\u3001 \u305d\u3057\u3066 \u6b32\u6c42\u306b\u5fdc\u3048\u308b<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. \u30b9\u30dd\u30f3\u30b5\u30fc\u3092\u898b\u3064\u3051\u3066\u3001\u624b\u9806\u306b\u53d6\u308a\u7d44\u307f\u307e\u3057\u3087\u3046\u3002 <\/strong>\u79c1\u305f\u3061\u306f\u3001\u5171\u611f\u3067\u304d\u308b\u4eba\u306b\u983c\u3080\u3053\u3068\u3067\u6069\u6075\u3092\u53d7\u3051\u3066\u304d\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002 \u30b9\u30dd\u30f3\u30b5\u30fc\u306b\u306a\u3063\u3066\u304f\u3060\u3055\u3044<\/a> \u305d\u3057\u3066\u50cd\u304f 12\u30b9\u30c6\u30c3\u30d7<\/a> together with them, which is the vital and transformative basis of our long-term recovery from our addiction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. \u5916\u90e8\u306e\u652f\u63f4\u3092\u6d3b\u7528\u3057\u307e\u3057\u3087\u3046\u3002<\/strong> Many members supplement their recovery with a variety of resources beyond ITAA. While we do not endorse any one treatment option or intervention in particular, an addiction treatment or mental health professional may be able to give advice tailored to your situation.

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      Each person\u2019s addiction is unique to them. The following are some common compulsive internet and technology behaviors. This list is neither comprehensive nor prescriptive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n