I'm a big advocate of computer games for keeping your brain healthy and young. But in spite of Stephen Johnson's book with the intriguing name and subject matter of Everything Bad for You is Good, I know that some people can get addicted to computer games.
As someone who has remained alcohol free for the last 20 years, I am attracted to the addictive qualities of mental pleasures. I can even spend a few hours trying to beat my score at Mahjong Masters. But I get too bored with spending enough time online with simple games.
The Hubby is a big World of Warcraft aficionado. Some might point a finger at him, but he insists he's in control of his gaming.
Here's a story about computer game addiction recovery centers that might interest you, about a detox center in the Netherlands. But if you know someone who might need help, the article also talks about other treatments available in the U.S.
Addiction treatment and recovery resources for the addict and their families. http://www.addictiontreatment.net
Posted by: Balu | May 29, 2008 at 09:15 AM
Specialist uses the same computer addiction treatments method as for gambling, drugs, or intake addictions. In one method, recognized as cognitive-behavioral treatment, inhabitants are trained to observe their opinion and recognize those that trigger addictive thoughts and proceedings.
http://www.addiction-treatments.com/
Posted by: Computer Addiction | November 18, 2008 at 01:37 AM
Substance abuse addiction is a complex disease which is characterized by many different components which need to be taken into account when trying to achieve recovery. Relapse to drug use can occur even after long periods of abstinence. Drug use can lead to long term physiological effects that can not only be acutely harmful, but can also result in chronic problems. There are various drug addiction recovery programs which give complete solution for addiction.
http://www.drugrehabscenters.com
Posted by: Drug Addiction Treatments | January 15, 2009 at 02:52 AM
Interesting! game addiction recovery centers,it better that we have a resources and directory about the addiction treatment. Thank you so much.
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Posted by: teen addiction treatment | February 18, 2009 at 01:21 AM
Thank you for sharing this on us. I think it is a good recovery program that helps a lot of people.
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