Abstract Aims and Objectives: This paper presents a critical review of published literature detailing the prevalence of Internet Addiction among Teens and its impact and solutions. Background: Since last two decades, our life changed dramatically because of wide distribution of computers & easy access to internet. Every individual owns a gadget with internet facility. We are enjoying video calls, instant messaging, downloading music, videos, playing games, doing online shopping, doing railway & flight tickets booking and many more things. Like a coin has its two sides, there are disadvantages of internet use e.g., long hangouts on social media, compulsive web surfing, online gambling, online shopping, online trading, online relationship, use of cyber-porn etc. Design: This literature review study addresses the aims and objectives. Methods: Following a literature search of electronic databases, 13 articles were retrieved that met the criteria in relation to the aims and objectives. Results: There is significant impact of internet addiction on life and a lifestyle modification through CBTI is the solution.Conclusions: we can’t abstain from technology thus; balancing life with digital culture world is the only solution. Nursing Implications: These findings will help the nursing professional to make the people aware about the new kind of addiction, its hazardous impact on life and can encourage the people to live a balanced life with the digital culture world.
Keywords: Internet Addictions; Cognitive Behavior Therapy.