Rotary RAGAP India Addiction Prevention PDG Dr Ulhas

Rotary RAGAP (India) Addiction Prevention PDG Dr. Ulhas Kolhatkar RID 3142

Types of Addiction § Alcohol § Tobacco § Drugs § Internet

Digital Addiction Technology Addiction Internet Addiction

Statistics Ø India has most Internet addicts in the world Ø India tops the world in the number of selfie deaths Ø Young people spend more time on Smartphone than sleep? Continue….

Statistics Ø 96 % check social media first thing every morning Ø 53% are connected to the internet every waking hour Ø Students check their mobile devices 150 times a day

What is IAD? (Internet Addiction Disorder) Behavioral addiction in which person becomes dependent on use of internet or other online devices as a maladaptive ways of coping with life stresses

Top 5 things to know q Not yet officially recognized as mental disorder, hence not included in DSM-5 q 3 Sub types noted § Videogame addiction § Cyber sex § Online gambling addiction Continue….

Top 5 things to know q Addiction to Mobile devices, TV, Networking sites q Sexting q Treatment/ Rehabilitation – Few Centers, Role of Psychologist

Improve your Vocabulary w. r. t. Internet Addiction Nomophobia FOMO FAD Selfitis SMA IGD PVS IAD Digital Pouting

How do we diagnose? 4 Major Components …. A. Excessive use of Internet B. Withdrawal C. Tolerance D. Negative Repercussions

A. Excessive use of Internet How much is too much? …… Not more than 2 hrs.

Assess Yourself/ or Suspect Ø Stay online more than intended Ø Other people complain about you Ø Say or think … Just a few more min. when online Continue….

Assess Yourself/ or Suspect Ø Try and fail repeatedly to cut down online time Ø Hide how long you have been online

B. Withdrawal Anger Tension Depression Perceived as – Boredom, Joylessness, Moodiness, nervousness, irritability

C. Tolerance Wanted / needed more & more Computer needed stimulation may take form of – more gadgets/ – more technology or – more time

D. Negative Repercussions Ø May not have any real personal Relationship Ø Online affairs Ø Students suffer grades Ø Exhaustion Ø Finances can suffer

What happens in Brain ? Brain scans of people with internet addiction disorder (IAD) are similar to those with substance addictions to alcohol and drugs.

What happens in Body? • Weak Eyesight • Infections • Neck pain • Obesity • Headache • Cancer • Low Energy • Risk of life

What happens in mind ? • Impacts Concentration/ attention span • Increased laziness • Linguistic skills • Impulsiveness and Anxiety

Internet Addiction in Kids Ø More Dangerous Ø Children lack knowledge and awareness to properly manage their computer use

Effects on Children Ø Disconnect from Real World Ø Cyber bullying (as victim or perpetrator) Ø Cyber sex/ sex texting/ online sexual harms like tinder Ø Videogame addiction thro’ peer pressure leading to isolation/ victimization

Few more serious Addictions A. Cell Phone Addiction B. Television Addiction C. Videogame Addiction D. Online gambling Addiction E. Cyber Sex

Cell Phone Addiction • Has become way of avoiding uncomfortable situations • Being hyper connected → all side effects listed above

What to do for cell Phone Addiction • Meet face to face • Choose Real over virtual experience • Save bedroom for sleep/ sex • Value empty spaces in your day • Set your own time limits

Television Addiction • TV and screen overuse • ‘Commonsense Media data' → AV. Teen spends 7 hr 22 min on screen per day of it - 53% TV and Videos 31% - gaming 4% - Social Media

Effects AAP observations • • • Aggressive behavior Poor body image Obesity Decreasing school performance other like Internet Addiction

Few Other Important aspects • Cyber Crimes • Cyber bullying

Cyber Crimes Ø Phishing: using fake email messages to get personal information

Cyber Crimes Identity Theft

Cyber Crimes Hacking: shutting down or misusing websites or computer networks; spreading hate and inciting terrorism;

Cyber Crimes Bullying & Trolling: use of digital technologies with an intent to offend, humiliate, threaten, harass or abuse somebody.

Cyber bullying 1. Victim: Stress, Anxiety, mood changes and Depression 2. Bully: Needs counseling and legal action …. Bullying is crime Parents • Observe mood changes or isolation in children • Be supportive and talk to them • Report it to authorities • Seek help of counsellor

Cyber bullying is the use of technology to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target another person (repetitive and not one off) 1. Victim: Stress, Anxiety, mood changes and Depression 2. Bully: Needs counselling and legal action …. Bullying is crime 3. Bystander: Not to support the bully and caution 4. Important: Inform Adults / seniors, Walk Away, Do not Retaliate, Report, Keep proofs and Block the bully

What do we do as Responsible & sensitive Citizen? • Awareness • Limit access to devices I use screen time apps that track and limit access • Replace Digital with Physical • Act as Role Model • Promote Yoga and Meditation • Activities & Hobbies

What do we do as Rotarians? § District Level § Club Level

Dist. Level • Appoint Dist. APC for 3 yrs. • Attend training offered by National APC • Plan Recognition of club based on their level of activity Continue….

Dist. Level • Plan Awareness Programs in ‘Digital Addiction’ vertical – Seminars, Audiovisuals, Competitions, posters for Students / Community Continue….

Dist. Level Special Program Organize Mini Unplug – Atleast one / yr. Requirements : Two Trained Counselors, School (8 th /9 th /10 th Std. ), Participants abut 30 -50, Duration – 6 Hrs. , Medium – English / Marathi or other, A-V facilities, projector etc. maybe there, white board & marker must, cost per session about 8000 -10000. Continue….

Dist. Level Special Program Training of Physicians in De-addiction : Atleast one/ yr. at local level or 3 -4/ at Dist. level. Participants abut 50 -100, Duration – 2 days, Delegate Fees- 500 -1000 / Doctor, Sponsorship for about Rotary’s 1 Lac, A-V facilities, projector etc. required. Continue….

Dist. Level Special Program Organize Cyber Suraksha Seminar • Program to help students use the internet and social media responsibly • Creating awareness about cyber threats and helping to practice cyber hygiene • Online and offline programs Continue….

Dist. Level Special Program Organize Cyber Suraksha Seminar • Targeted to Students, Parents, Teachers, Administrators, Sr. Citizen and Community at large • High impact, low cost • Contact : (RC Pune West) RID 3131

Club Level • Appoint Club APC for 3 yrs. • Plan & implement Awareness projects – like at Dist. level Continue….

Club Level • Mobilization of Resources • Recognition of RTNs/ Volunteers • Reporting

Few N. G. O. s active in field • Dnyana Devi Childline, Pune (Dr. Anuradha Sahasrabudhe) • Centre for children, internet and technology distress – (thro’ Uday Foundation) Sarvoday Enclave, South Delhi (Rahul Verma)

Few N. G. O. s active in field • NIMHANS operated program SHUT (Service for Healthy use of Technology) at Bangalore • Responsible Netism (Ahaan Foundation) for Cyber wellness, Child online Protection works closely with Education Ministry of Maharashtra & Cyber Crime Dept.