Still Waters Posted November 3, 2009 #1 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Britain's first rehabilitation clinic to treat people addicted to computer games has opened its doors in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. Therapists say the surge in popularity of web-based "fantasy world" games such as World of Warcraft has triggered a wave of addiction among adults and children. Suffers spend days at a time glued to their computer screens - going without food, sleep, or any social interaction. As a result they suffer malnutrition, relationship breakdown and postural problems. Read more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickian Posted November 4, 2009 #2 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Maybe it's because I have more than the slightest bit of self control/discipline, but I used to play World of Warcraft and I have no idea how someone can just sit there for more than a few hours. Let alone not even eat or drink. If someone's health is actually put in danger because they don't want to "take a break" from a game then they're a waste of the governments time and probably and better off not reproducing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinx Posted November 4, 2009 #3 Share Posted November 4, 2009 (edited) Thankfully I never got into WOW mostly because I can't afford another monthly fee on frivolous entertainment. I'll definitely join Internet Addicts Anonymous as soon as it's invented though. Edited November 4, 2009 by Pinx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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