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Not the same, but they share are both serious behavioral disorders and share the same (or at least similar) physiological and psychological mechanisms. Some people who struggle with self-control will absolutely need help getting out of these kinds of addictive behavior loops. "Internet addiction isn't real, get over it" has the same vibe as "depression isn't real, it's just in your head".