The other week the first internet addiction center opened in the U.S. This is something thats already been going on in other countries such as China, South Korea, and Taiwan.
Internet addiction is not recognized as a separate disorder by the American Psychiatric Association, and treatment is not generally covered by insurance.
Basically if you find yourself several times a day getting on facebook, ebay, myspace, online games, etc, and feel as though you can't go on with your day to day life, you might have an addiction. Maybe I should check this place out? Haha. Funny part is that it is located right near Microsoft Headquarters. It's like having a rehabilitation center for a junkie right next to a meth lab!! I think its hilarious and rediculous!
On the other side of it, if it does get to the point that it causes you to lose your job, flunk out of school, lose touch with all friends, family, and loved ones, you really do have a problem. Guess we will all have to wait and see how these new "treatment" centers play out.
Check out this article. Internet Addiction Center
Addicted To The Internet? You Might Need Rehab...
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Erica Trinidad
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
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