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First American Internet Addiction Treatment Center

Posted by timothy on from the cure-for-what-doesn't-quite-ail-ye dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Taking their lead from China, two Americans have opened the first US-based Internet Addiction treatment center in Fall City, Wash. — ironically close to Redmond (Microsoft's hometown). The center, called reStart: Internet Addiction Recovery Program, is a 45-day treatment center where, for a steep set of fees, people can be cured of their addiction to the Web. After paying the $200 application fee, addicts are charged $14,500 for the 45 days, an additional $800 for a screening, and more for extra services, like kayaking ($1,575)."

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  1. Do they have Wifi? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    n/t

  2. This is SO AWESOME!! by Magycian · · Score: -1, Redundant

    I wonder...
    Does the cost include Internet Access? Probably doesn't matter: I'm sure my Blackberry will work up there.

    What would the Online course cost? Virtual Kayaking would be a hoot.

  3. Web based support group? by Dj_fishlover · · Score: -1, Redundant

    Guess there is no chance to get a web based support group for this issue?

  4. Do they have free WiFi in the rooms? by blofeld42 · · Score: -1, Redundant

    Do they have free WiFi in the room? Hope they have at least DSL.

  5. I'm checking myself in... by y_axis · · Score: 0, Redundant

    right after BlizzCon.

  6. Is there Wifi? by speedtux · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I'm only going if it has free Wifi in the rooms.

  7. Okay, but for 14 grand.... by Itninja · · Score: 0, Redundant

    ....do I at least get wifi in my room?

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