Algeria has joined a growing list of countries to open rehab centres helping those who suffer from a web obsession. But the more we talk with them, the more we notice that they suffer from another addiction: Web obsession,” she added. Internet addiction - the same as any otherHeavy use of the internet is not necessarily pathological, experts say. The internet rehab programme is entirely paid for by the Algerian government. “At Bachir Mentouri, we consider internet addiction the same as other types of addiction,” said Boualem.“The cure starts with a full psychological evaluation.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 11, 2016 15:00 UTC