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A Blessing and a Curse - Addicted to the Internet

Fabian ChristSeptember 30, 2011

The Internet is now the main means of communication for many young people. But it is making some of them ill. It is estimated that half a million people in Germany are addicted to chat sites, pornography or computer games. The health minister and the government's addiction experts are worried. A recent report revealed how serious internet addiction has become.

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The Internet is now the main means of communication for many young people. But it is making some of them ill. It is estimated that half a million people in Germany are addicted to chat sites, pornography or computer games. The health minister and the government's addiction experts are worried. A recent report revealed how serious internet addiction has become.