A new program has been kick-started stateside, aiming to help those hooked on the virtual crack that is World of Warcraft.

Beating your addiction will come at a price though, the program costing players seeking help some 14,000 USD.

Called ReSTART, the 45 day centre-based scheme sees players going cold turkey from games and internet use, help users beat 'pathological' computer obsessions.

"We've been doing this for years on an outpatient basis, reveals centre chief Hilarie Cash. "Up until now, we had no place to send them."

More on this as we get it. Thanks VG247.

By Luke Guttridge