Effectiveness of a psychological growth camp without internet in the treatment of adolescents at risk of internet addiction: a pilot study

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OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the effects of a psychological growth camp in the treatment of adolescents at risk of Internet addiction in Taiwan. METHODS: We designed a psychological growth camp to treat adolescents at risk of Internet addiction. The CIAS (Chen Internet Addiction Scale) was used to assess the severity of Internet addiction at baseline, immediately after the camp, and at 1-month and 2-month follow-up visits. CONCLUSION: The results indicate that the psychological growth camp without Internet might be effective in treating adolescents with Internet addiction.