In this groundbreaking book, recovering video game addict Kevin Roberts uses extensive scientific and social research, complemented by his and others' personal stories, to give compulsive gamers and surfers - and their family and friends - a step-by-step guide for recovery. He outlines the ways that 'cyber junkies' exhibit the classic signs of addiction and reveals how they can successfully recover by following a program similar to those used for other addictions.

Welcome to the cyber universe -- Choose your poison -- Your brain in cyberland -- Into the black hole -- Climbing out of the hole -- The journey of recovery continues -- A guide for loved ones.