The vast majority of people who are online use social media, often for hours a day. For most, there is no problem. For others, it crosses the line into addiction. When does normal connectivity become ...

Social media addiction, characterized by excessive and compulsive use of social media platforms, has become a prevalent issue in today's society. Studies have shown that addictive behaviors related to ...

Too much screen time — particularly related to social media use in kids, teens and young adults — is a major concern in ...

From physical devices that interrupt addictive patterns to AI companions that coach better screen habits, the newest solutions to social media addiction blend psychology, technology, and behavior ...

Is a digital detox calling your name? Despite the restoration of TikTok, serial scrollers — some of whom might be addicted to social apps — might still want to take a break from their perpetual media ...

Instagram users may overestimate the extent to which they are addicted to the platform, according to research conducted on 1,204 U.S. adults published in Scientific Reports. The findings suggest that ...

“Hi, my name is John, and I am an alcoholic.” This stereotypical start to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is so commonplace in media and pop culture that it has become a cliché catch phrase for ...