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7/2/2008 11:12:59 AM strznstrps
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this may seem like a silly question but why do they have online support for internet addiction? maybe they are teaching the users appropriate ways to use the web..im not sure though.. anyone know anything else about it?
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7/2/2008 2:59:10 PM hrtgabby
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That is a good question actually. Maybe you are right, they are teaching them in the process of trying to quit how to use the internet without getting carried away. It's like when someone goes to jail and when they are released they don't know how to function in the world, well if you still allow the use of internet while trying to quit you will have better results. I'm not sure though.
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7/24/2008 4:16:51 PM Marley
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It also helps addicts to cope with their emotions, like a healthy way of dealing with withdrawals from the Internet.  Some people's lives could be seriously ruined by their internet use.  And it's hard for friends and family to help addicts through this, when they don't really understand the situation.
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8/7/2008 2:54:18 PM dylan456
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Well if they are going to go online either way they might as well go online and do something that will help them get off.. Make use out of everything :)

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10/7/2008 10:06:04 AM taikwan
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Online support could help an addict who is trying to recover. Give them the proper advice like to go to a treatment center, or how to stop. They dont neccesarily need to continue going online to get support, online support could lead them in a better direction for support that could be better in their case. It could also help the family of the addict. How to get them their support and information about it.
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