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For people suffering from Internet Addiction Disorder, the Net is a bit like a bottomless glass for hardcore alcoholics: in other words, it’s something they can’t resist. But there is help. Last year in Shanghai, the first rehabilitation center for young sufferers opened its doors. And ___1___ popular belief, it’s not just introverted computer geeks who need help.

网络对那些患有「网络上瘾症」的人来说，就好像一个无底的酒杯之于一个嗜酒成性的酒鬼。换句话说，那是他们所有无法抗拒的东西。但天无绝人之路。去年，首间针对青少年网络上瘾症患者所设立的康复中心在上海成立了。与一般所知不同的是，并不是只有个性内向的「计算机狂」需要帮助。

Symptoms of IAD include losing track of time, sacrificing sleep or homework time to use the computer, and becoming agitated or angry when online time is ___2___. A typical addict can spend 30 or more hours a week on the computer and may ___3___ involuntary typing movements with his fingers when away from his keyboard.

网络上瘾的症状包含失去时间感、为了玩计算机而牺牲睡眠或课业时间，还有上网中断时会变得焦躁及愤怒。典型的网络成瘾者一星期可以在计算机前花上三十个小时或更多，且离开键盘时手指还可能不自主地做出打字的动作。

Although there is ___4___ hard data on IAD, surveys and case studies indicate that it develops much like other addictions. As with gambling, ___5___, there is an initial stage of enchantment that “hooks” your attention. Teenagers are particularly at risk as online gaming and meeting new friends in chat rooms seem to be ___6___ more fulfilling than studying.

虽然关于网络上瘾症的具体数据不多，但调查及个案研究指出，此病症的形成和其它上瘾症很像，例如像赌博，初期会有种魔力吸引你的注意。青少年尤其是高危险群，因为在线游戏及在聊天室认识网友似乎远比念书更令人满足。

Even if IAD proves not to be a real disease, it may be time for all of us to take stock of how often we use the computer. Too much of anything can be dangerous, and ___7___ a habit becomes an obsession, we can’t just delete the problem!

即使网络上瘾症并不算真的疾病，现在也该是我们算算自己使用计算机的频率的时候了。任何事物过量都可能是危险的，一旦习惯成瘾，我们可是无法就这么「删除」这问题的!

−By Laara Hinnegan

Vocabulary

addiction [əˋdɪkʃən] n. 沉溺；成瘾；上瘾；入迷

alcoholic [͵ælkəˋhɔlɪk] n. 酒精中毒病人；嗜酒者

introverted [ˋɪntrəvɝtɪd] adj. （性格）内向的；不爱交际的

agitated [ˋædʒə͵tetɪd] adj. 紧张不安的﹐ 焦虑的

involuntary [ɪnˋvɑlən͵tɛrɪ] adj. 不由自主的; 非自愿的

enchantment [ɪnˋtʃæntmənt] n. 着迷; 陶醉

obsession [əbˋsɛʃən] n. 着迷

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cyber [ˋsaɪbɚ] junkie [ˋdʒʌŋkɪ] 网络迷

hardcore ['hɑrd͵kor] adj.恶习不改的; 固执的

rehabilitation [͵rihə͵bɪləˋteʃən] n. 康复训练; 复健

geek [gik] n. 怪胎; 计算机玩家

lose track of 失去…的线索, 忘记

hook [hʊk] v. 引(人)上钩；抓住

fulfilling [fʊlˋfɪlɪŋ] adj. 使人满意的; 使人满足的

take stock of 对...作出判断  to ascertain the facts in regard to (something).

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