Teen battling Internet addiction cuts off own hand:

I would say this is a little harsh.

Little Wang as the 14 year old Chinese kid is known to his friends, was so addicted to using the internet that he could not control his compulsion; took extreme measures when he cut off his left hand to try and prevent himself from using his computer.

After the would be surgeon he cut off his hand he put the severed appendage on a bench, called a cab and took himself to the hospital.

Before leaving home he wrote a note to his mother and told he would be back shortly.

Police found Wang’s hand on the bench, brought it to the hospital where surgeons  sewed it back on.

Hospital officials are not sure if he will ever have full use of his left hand.

I certainly hope for Wang’s sake he doesn’t ever become an addicted eater. No telling what he will resort to.