Beijing opens internet addiction clinic

[Bluvertigo]

The Internet has become a part of life for a growing number of people around the world. But many people don't realize that hours spent online could be a symptom of Internet addiction. The disorder is affecting a growing number of people, mainly children and teenagers, who are spending increasing amounts of time playing games and chatting on the web. In an effort to tackle this problem, China has now opened its first clinic to help treat Internet addicts.

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[Mouse]

No way.

I ain't moving to China for no 12-step program.

[Cat person]

Anything is an addiction if you spend too much time doing it!