John Idler and his children, Elizabeth, 13, and Josh, 14, play video games together last week at their Moorestown, N.J., home.

Can't get your teen to stop playing Call of Duty Modern Warfare? Are they texting, Facebooking, and World of Warcrafting 'till their eyes glaze over? Well, there's help. Unfortunately, you have to move to London to get it.

Technology addicts can now seek treatment at a London hospital which has launched bespoke treatment for those diagnosed with the condition.

The programme is designed for young people who spend large amounts of time each day playing computer games or using social network websites.

When deprived they become "chronically agitated and irritable" said the treatment's founder Dr Richard Graham. Full story. Zoe Kleinman, BBC News

I thought "chronically agitated and irritable" was normal for teens. In fact, I know a lot of adults who seem addicted to their "crackberries". How about you? Are you addicted to technology?

 

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