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reSTART, first US Internet addiction clinic opens
According to the clinic's mission statement, it is "specifically oriented toward launching tech dependent youth and adults back into the real world." The program is designed to help people break their Internet and/or computer-based cycle of dependency. Participants will engage activities that are often avoided because of excessive computer, video game, and Internet use.
For only $14,500 (or the cost of an 80.6-year WoW subscription as noted by ZDNet) you can hop on the path to recovery, and kick your Web abuse for good. Who's in line?
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red1776
on August 26, 2009 8:41 AM |
hi....my name is 192.168.255.255
I have the internet available in every room of my house. Do I qualify? From media centers, setting up a home server, and making sure my portable devices have wifi. In any case I'd spend that money on investments, well that's not really spending is it. ....of dear, well , i think we may just see you in an upcoming episode of "intervention" |
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Guest
on August 27, 2009 1:21 PM |
Game addiction has been getting a lot more press as of late. Just last night, i watched a DVD exploring the people who play MMO's and several segments dealt with one man's obsession with Everquest. The name of the documentary was "Second Skin". Fascinating piece that explore many different aspects of online culture. |
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Twister123
on August 27, 2009 1:39 PM |
anyone see the south park episode where there all playing WOW , its funny stuff . |
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paynetrain007
on August 27, 2009 2:27 PM |
you've got to be kidding me "medical condition" ya right thats a joke. Their is nothing Biological about internet addiction, except maybe lazyitis |
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Nirkon
on September 1, 2009 11:46 AM |
"Participants will engage activities that are often avoided" So I can assume you get sex when you sign up? |
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