[Clinical and psychological features of people with internet dependence: experience of a pilot study].

Objective: The prevalence of Internet addiction (IA) is growing steadily, especially among the younger generation. The purpose of this multicenter study was to investigate the socio-demographic characteristics, clinical varieties, and profile of psychopathological symptoms of mental disorders in patients with IA.

Material And Methods: The study included 2 groups: the main group consisted of 44 people, aged 16 to 34 years, average age 22.