We have often heard others saying different terms on excessive use of internet or computer. However, these different terms refer to different stage of seriousness.
First of all, let's ask ourselves, what the definition of overuse and addiction is. According to the dictionary, "overuse" means to use too much or too often or excessive use. Therefore, Internet Overuse means excessive use of internet services, whether for communication, fun, learning, shopping or to kill the boredom.
Addiction, on the other hand, is explained as in the state of being enslaved to a habit or practice or to something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming, as narcotics, to such an extent that its cessation causes severe trauma. In medical definition, addiction is persistent compulsive use of a substance known by the user to be physically, psychologically, or socially harmful. Recently, psychologists have started the diagnosis of Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) or, more broadly, Internet overuse, problematic computer use or pathological computer use, is excessive computer use that interferes with daily life.
On the other hand, Internet Abuse means to use the internet inappropriately. This happened to many of the students who use internet facility in the lecture hall for gaming during the lecture, or the working adults who use the workplace provided internet facility for non-office related purpose. Most schools or colleges/ universities have blocked facebook and game websites, and companies have Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) to control internet abuse. Therefore, we should understand the boundary of using the facility provided (beware, your boss may be watching you).
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