Thursday, March 18, 2010

Face To Face

clipped from www.dailymail.co.uk

Children who are hooked on computer games, the internet and mobile phones are to be offered help at what is thought to be the first dedicated technology addiction service for young people in Britain.

The Capio Nightingale Hospital in central London - where singer Amy Winehouse was treated for drug addiction - launched the new service for patients as young as 12 following calls from parents concerned about their children's obsession.

Youngsters will be weaned off their gadgets in a residential unit and will also be taught face-to-face social skills.