Doctor Adrian Abagiu emphasizes the necessity of treatment for internet addiction and gambling, considered addictions.
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At a recent meeting at the Ministry of Health, doctor Adrian Abagiu highlighted that internet addiction and gambling are serious addictions that affect mental health. These have been included in the ICD guide since 2022, which underscores the importance of specialized treatment. Abagiu estimates that approximately 100,000 people are affected by these addictions, and the number of patients requiring treatment in specialized centers is much greater than the available places.
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Adrian Abagiu, specialist cu competentă în tratamentul toxico-dependenţelor: Au fost incluse ca adicţii dependenţa de jocuri de noroc, dependenţa de internet / Sunt considerate adicţii şi ar trebui să beneficeze de tratament
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