Administrator Lite Posted September 13, 2009 Administrator Share Posted September 13, 2009 Was gonna post this in the news forum, but its a week old.... so i'm posting hereBen Alexander spent nearly every waking minute playing the video game "World of Warcraft." As a result, he flunked out of the University of Iowa.Alexander, 19, needed help to break an addiction he calls as destructive as alcohol or drugs. He found it in this suburb of high-tech Seattle, where what claims to be the first residential treatment center for Internet addiction in the United States just opened its doors.The center, called ReSTART, is somewhat ironically located near Redmond, headquarters of Microsoft and a world center of the computer industry. It opened in July and for $14,000 offers a 45-day program intended to help people wean themselves from pathological computer use, which can include obsessive use of video games, texting, Facebook, eBay, Twitter and any other time-killers brought courtesy of technology."We've been doing this for years on an outpatient basis," said Hilarie Cash, a therapist and executive director of the center. "Up until now, we had no place to send them."Internet addiction is not recognized as a separate disorder by the American Psychiatric Association, and treatment is not generally covered by insurance. But there are many such treatment centers in China, South Korea and Taiwan — where Internet addiction is taken very seriously — and many psychiatric experts say it is clear that Internet addiction is real and harmful.The five-acre center in Fall City, about 30 miles east of Seattle, can handle up to six patients at a time. Alexander is so far the only patient of the program, which uses a cold turkey approach. He spends his days in counseling and psychotherapy sessions, doing household chores, working on the grounds, going on outings, exercising and baking a mean batch of ginger cookies.Whether such programs work in the long run remains to be seen. For one thing, the Internet is so pervasive that it can be nearly impossible to resist, akin to placing an alcoholic in a bar, Cash said.The effects of addiction are no joke. They range from loss of a job or marriage to car accidents for those who can't stop texting while driving. Some people have died after playing video games for days without a break, generally stemming from a blood clot associated with being sedentary. View: Original Article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted September 13, 2009 Administrator Share Posted September 13, 2009 Now this is what I was lookin from years. It should also start in my country. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Something I need... badly :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted September 14, 2009 Administrator Share Posted September 14, 2009 No. I need it more. I want it open first here. Otherwise I may :frusty: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karachidude Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 internet junkies we are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HX1 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 You know that is just crazy with the 'World of Warcraft'..and blood-clots... You do have to be careful though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Lite Posted September 14, 2009 Author Administrator Share Posted September 14, 2009 I'm gonna ban you four for your own good, is that ok? :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HX1 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I dunno .. I might have to date you before you go spending 14,000 on me.. I wouldn't feel right otherwise... LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Lite Posted September 14, 2009 Author Administrator Share Posted September 14, 2009 Shh.... don't tell anyone i missed out the word ban :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeetPirate Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I have an idea!:smartass: Let's have e-learning classes to help you guys with your internet addiction problems.:smartass: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HX1 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Shh.... don't tell anyone i missed out the word ban :DBoy, I seriously 'missed the boat' on that one ..:lmao:@Leet - about right too..LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted September 14, 2009 Administrator Share Posted September 14, 2009 I have an idea!:smartass: Let's have e-learning classes to help you guys with your internet addiction problems.:smartass:I'm in. When you are gonna start it? B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Lite Posted September 14, 2009 Author Administrator Share Posted September 14, 2009 The day after you spend 20 hours on the internet. Classes last 1500 hours/ 15 hours a day. Internet connection required :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atasas Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Myself- half addicted, though I know people whose life's are collapsing due to addiction to one or the other aspect of IT/Internet/gaming... ban couldn't help such!:sad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted September 14, 2009 Administrator Share Posted September 14, 2009 @Lite: Let me remind you, on internet I don't pay for anythin. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizarre™ Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 @DKT27:Sure you do :PThe internet service fee.The electric bills.At least your parents pay for them :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted September 15, 2009 Administrator Share Posted September 15, 2009 Yea they pay for that. ;) . But I don't pay for anythin on Internet. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Yea they pay for that. ;) . But I don't pay for anythin on Internet. :PYou don't even make bank transactions? If not, that wouldn't be weird also... I also don't pay for anything on internet :D Except if I need to make bank transactions when needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted September 16, 2009 Administrator Share Posted September 16, 2009 No. I don't do any bank transfers. Even my parents don't. It's in a way really unsafe to to. Anyways, here banks haven't evolved greatly towards Internet bankin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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