Italy’s health ministry clarifies coverage of behavioural addictions
Italy’s health ministry clarified that the national health service covers behavioural and substance addictions, including gaming and internet addiction, under a circular issued in August, undersecretary Alfredo Mantovano said. He said services for young people and adults with behavioural addictions should be provided consistently across the country.
The clarification sets a nationwide expectation for health services treating people with gaming-related addictions.