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Internet Addiction

Is This the End of Social Media?

A new Bloomberg documentary explores the thousands of lawsuits coming to trial for damages caused by social media addiction.

What Do They Mean By Addictive?

Yes, addiction can cause seizures, depression, and other mental and physical health issues. But “internet gaming disorder”?

Anxiety, Depression, and Self-Harm — Internet Addiction Goes Global

A major global study shows an increase in internet addiction and a correlation with anxiety, depression, and self-harm.

The Short Video Addiction Scale

A team of researchers in Wuhan, China, has developed a robust assessment for short video addiction in middle school children.

Can You Get Addicted to Cats?

Is it possible to become addicted to cats? We examine the evidence for cat addiction and cat video addiction.

Social Media Addiction Cases Dismissed Against Meta, Snap, TikTok, and Google

A California state judge dismissed school district claims that tech companies be held liable for social media addiction.