Shanghai has opened mainland China's first shelter for internet addicts to help them bridge the gap between their virtual world and dysfunctional family homes.
The inauguration of the halfway house yesterday highlights growing government concerns about the explosive growth of the web in China, where one in eight young net users are reportedly addicted.
According to local media, the Shanghai Sunshine Community Youth Affairs Centre offers one-night stays to youths who would otherwise spend all their time in internet cafes rather than going home.
A survey by the China Youth Association for Network Development found 13% of young people with access to the web are online for more than 38 hours a week - a level agreed among health professionals worldwide as indicating "internet addiction disorder".
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