I can stop any time I like!
Beijing has just seen the opening of the first ever officially licensed clinic for treating Internet addiction. The majority of the patients are suffering from addiction to MMOGs and are between the ages of 14 and 24.
“All the children here have left school because they are playing games or in chat rooms everyday,” says the clinic’s director, Dr. Tao Ran. “They are suffering from depression, nervousness, fear and unwillingness to interact with others, panic and agitation. They also have sleep disorders, the shakes and numbness in their hands.”
The 10-15 day course cost 2.5 times the average weekly wage in China. Also notable:
The routine begins around 6 a.m. and includes sessions on a machine that stimulates nerve impulses with 30-volt charges to pressure points.
Some patients receive a clear fluid through intravenous drips said to “adjust the unbalanced status of brain secretions,” according to one nurse. Officials would not give any other details about the medication.