Shanghaiist: China's unique approach to treating internet addiction

f05

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 15:41:38 +0800

can anyone pass me the contact info of The Internet Addiction Treatment Centre (IATC) in Daxing County , Beijing, china? I've been looking high and low for it.

charles

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 10:02:09 +0800

i think that the way they're trying to fix these addictions is wrong. these are teenagers who are only addicted to internet, nothing totally dangerous. there are other methods such as counseling, and rehab. i was personally addicted to gambeling. but i got help through a website called addicted.com, believe it or not these crazy online tactics and support really helped.i went to a rehab center which was walking distance away from my house and i got to talk to others in the same position as myself. if the chinese used these tactics im sure they'd be much better for the youth and for the citizens who suffer from internet addiction.

Rob

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 12:55:10 +0800

They've really got a good, but small,article on this phenom in Rack Mag. Great photos and interviews with the actual 'subjects' are the main highlights. Pick up a copy at Source/Kong Gallery on XinLe Lu.

TOM BALISH

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 05:41:16 +0800

A NEW GLOBAL GENERATION / LANGUAGE / ADDICTION AN AMAZING NEW BOOK--FRESH OFF THE PRESS: "GENERATION MYSPACE" by Candice M. Kelsey. "Does it seem like your teen can't tear herself away from friends on the computer screen (except to text them on her cell phone)? That's because MySpace, Facebook and YouTube are your son or daughter's life, not just another passing diversion. All that energy and time spent online is affecting your teen's life in countless ways, from sexual pressure and privacy to social standing and self-esteem. Some schools are banning online networking sites, yet your child insists they're "no big deal." Who's right? Drawing on personal interviews with hundreds of teens, educator Candice M. Kelsey helps parents assess what they should--and shouldn't--be worried about when it comes to technology. A landmark book, Generation MySpace is the first guide to the new world of online adolescence, where you'll discover: * The Appeal of MySpace: How interaction becomes addictive, and how to stop it from taking control * Profiles, Adds, and Top 8 Popularity: How "friending" is redefining friendship * Baring It All: How kids as young as eleven are learning to market themselves--and why they're looking to celebrities and porn stars first * The Drug Connection: How social networking has made illicit substances easier for teens to get, and even easier to hide * From Predators to Cyber-Bullies: How to help your kids protect themselves."