TAG: Internet addiction

China Bans New Internet Cafes For a Year

06 Mar, 2007, 11:19 am IST Reuters Windows

China bans the opening of new internet cafes for a year, in fear of internet addiction among Chinese youth. More

China Launches Campaign For Net Addicts

24 Feb, 2007, 1:00 pm IST Priyanka Pradhan Windows

China has launched a nationwide campaign to treat internet addicts with mild electric shocks. More

Net Addiction is a Growing Problem: Stanford

24 Oct, 2006, 11:00 am IST Priyanka Pradhan Windows

Researchers at Stanford School of Medicine have found that one out of eight Americans shows signs of Internet addiction. More

China Opens Half-way House For Internet Addicts

24 Aug, 2006, 2:30 pm IST Jayesh Mansukhani Windows

One of the most dangerous trends that have developed in recent years has been the advent of online addiction. This is a growing trend that is no longe... More