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  Fall 2005
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Treatment options . . .
Getting help!


reference books Media addiction, as well as other addictions, are serious and require help.

As with all addictions, if you see yourself in this boat, watching too much TV, or having excessive computer usage, please seek help.

Easy solutions include:
  • Get off your butt and turn off that computer or TV!
  • Do something else that is more productive!
What pro's think | An unhealthy habit | What they are doing | Treatment options
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Text, photos and art in this section by Carol Franch

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