It’s a common question among online junkies – where did the time go?

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Ever find yourself logging on to a favourite web site before you realize hours have passed? You’re not alone.

And it’s not easy to quit.

A new study from U.S. group Interspierience finds it is as hard to give up the internet as it is to quit drinking or smoking.

The study found when online users are deprived of the internet, 53 per cent felt upset and 40 per cent felt lonely, even if they were denied access for only a short time.

Internet rehab programs have sprung up to help those who feel anxious when disconnected cope with online withdrawal.

Next year’s manual for the American Psychiatric Association will even include “internet addiction” as a diagnosis.