The world's first Internet rehab center has opened in Fall City, Washington. Iowan Ben Alexander is the first patient to take part in the reSTART Internet Addiction Recovery Program. He says, "My game of choice was World of Warcraft. I'd have all these rationalizations of, well, it's not a big deal to just miss this one class. I would play until I fell asleep on my keyboard." Instead of gaming, Alexander takes care of goats, chickens and other animals. The program is not covered by insurance and costs $14,500 for 45 days.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Cyber Rehab
The world's first Internet rehab center has opened in Fall City, Washington. Iowan Ben Alexander is the first patient to take part in the reSTART Internet Addiction Recovery Program. He says, "My game of choice was World of Warcraft. I'd have all these rationalizations of, well, it's not a big deal to just miss this one class. I would play until I fell asleep on my keyboard." Instead of gaming, Alexander takes care of goats, chickens and other animals. The program is not covered by insurance and costs $14,500 for 45 days.
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