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Surgeon General’s Advisory on Risks of Social Media

PLEASE KEEP SCROLLING – May 24, 2023 - “…The current body of evidence indicates that while social media may have benefits for some children and adolescents, there are ample indicators that social media can also... Read More...

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Montana to become first US state to ban TikTok

WHAT NEXT, NORTH DAKOTA? – May 17, 2023 - Earlier, TikTok issued a statement saying that the new law “infringes on the First Amendment rights of the people of Montana by unlawfully banning TikTok,” and said it will “... Read More...

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The American Psychological Association Issues Health Warning On Social Media Use By Children and Teens

IS IT TOO LATE? – May 9, 2023 - Based on the latest science about social media, the report is aimed at parents, teachers, policymakers and members of the tech industry “who share responsibility to ensure ... Read More...

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Police Find Remains of Beau Mann, Sober Grid App Founder, Missing Since Nov. 2021

HORRIBLE DISCOVERY – May 9, 2023 - The remains of a Los Angeles tech CEO who has been missing for more than a year were found in Santa Monica. Beau Mann, who was last seen a few days after Thanksgiv... Read More...

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Teenagers Devise Alexa Skill For Those Struggling With Alcohol Addiction

TECH TO THE RESCUE – May 2, 2023 - After starting to code at the age of nine, Eleora proposed an Alexa skillcalled ‘Sober Tracker’ to help those struggling with alcohol addiction and substance abuse after being inspi... Read More...

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Smartwatches Are Triggering for Your Mental Health

DOES ANYBODY REALLY KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS? – March 21, 2023 - One of the main distinguishing features between a smartwatch and a fitness band is the breadth of apps, features, and functionality available on each. Wher... Read More...

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Porn ‘Completely Ruined’ Young Men’s Boners

TECHNOLOGICAL CASTRATION? – April 20, 2023 - Martinez, now 22, is one of a growing number of Gen Z and Millennial males who grew up consuming internet porn from a young age only to experience “porn-induced erec... Read More...

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Mobile Phones Changed Our Brains

VIDEO – ONE LESS IQ POINT AT A TIME – April 3, 2023 - It’s a vicious circle. The more useful our phones become, the more we use them. The more we use them, the more we lay neural pathways in our brains that lead to ... Read More...

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‘Gaming is Proven to be as Addictive as Cocaine!’

VIDEO – SUPER MARIO BROS. CUT THEIR PERUVIAN – April 4, 2023 - ‘You are giving your kid access to stuff that is proven to be as addictive as cocaine, not everybody has active parents!’ ‘As much as I sympathise th... Read More...

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Technology Addiction Has Created a Self-Help Trap

IT’S NOT YOUR FAULT – March 28, 2023 - Why, despite multiple reports from Silicon Valley whistleblowers revealing that technology companies are using manipulative designs to prolong our time online, do we feel ... Read More...

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Teen Animated Social Media Addiction

CHANGE IN MOTION – March 31, 2023 - The black and white video essay illustrates in painful simplicity how social media addiction and fear of being disconnected, termed nomophobia, can impact young people. Research... Read More...

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Sex Addiction: Symptoms, Patterns to Look For

VIDEO – IT DOESN’T AWAYS TAKE TWO – March 23, 2023 - An estimated 3-6% of the population struggle with sexual compulsivity. Click@USAToday ... Read More...

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Zuckerberg Was Warned on Social Media Addiction

THE KIDS ARE NOT ALRIGHT – March 13, 2023 - The revelations were disclosed in a lawsuit over social media addiction that had been filed previously but with key portions sealed from public view. An unredacted version ... Read More...

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Kids’ Childhood Made Into Content

INSTAGRAM STAGE DOOR PARENTS – March 10, 2023 - Claire, whose name has been changed to protect her privacy, has never known a life that doesn’t include a camera being pointed in her direction. The first time sh... Read More...

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Is Smartphone Addiction Fueling Mental Health Problems?

DO YOU HAVE A CRAZY APP? – March 7, 2023 - Smartphones are in pockets, purses and, for some people, under their pillows at night. Most Americans have a smartphone. About 95 percent of teenagers and people under 50 sa... Read More...

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14 Hours a Day On My Phone Left Me In a Wheelchair

AND NOT TALKING TO NOBODY – Feb. 24, 2023 - “I just felt like I really couldn’t walk properly,” Fox told The Mirror on Friday of one particular episode. “I felt really unwell. Dizzy, and kind of distorted. I can visu... Read More...

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How I Overcame My Tech Addiction

NO TURNING BACK, UNLESS... – Feb. 22, 2023 - How do they keep us addicted? They rely on dopamine—the “reward hormone.” Like Pavlov’s dogs, we anticipate a reward when we hear something associated with it, like ... Read More...

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Is the TikTok BORG Trend Just Another Reason for Binge Drinking?

AIN’T TOO BRIGHT – Feb. 16, 2023 - A new TikTok trend is sweeping college campuses across America and it’s certainly turning heads. The new “BORG” trend, which stands for “blackout rage gallon” is a new fad on ... Read More...

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Is Smartphone Addiction On The Rise?

PANTS POCKET OR DESK? – Feb. 15, 2023 - Fear of being without your smartphone even has a name – this is known as nomophobia – which stands for NO MObile PHone PhoBIA. martphones fuel internet addiction because ... Read More...

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I’ve been sober for 3 years – an app has been key to my recovery

HOW APP-ROPRIATE – Feb. 12, 2023 - The app prompts you to post a photo and text marking your sobriety, which others can comment on, and it’s uplifting knowing you aren’t alone. I started experimenting with dru... Read More...

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Sports Betting Has Risen Tenfold in Three Years

TECH PLUS THE POINTS – Feb. 10, 2023 - The Supreme Court ruling struck down a federal law that had banned most commercial sport wagering outside Las Vegas. The subsequent spread of legal gambling was stunningly swift... Read More...

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Luxury Rehab Centres Offer Therapy For ‘Crypto Addiction’

GETTING HIGH, AND LOW – Feb. 4, 2023 - Don works in a company that processes central bank digital currency (CBDC) transactions. He did not want to use his real name and wishes to remain anonymous because he fears his... Read More...

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Gambling Addictions For Teens on the Rise

VIDEO – AND IT’S EVERYWHERE – Jan. 29, 2023 - According to the state’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports, gambling is more accessible today than ever before to anyone, and that includes teenagers. Al... Read More...

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Book Review: How Is Your Phone Powered?

THROUGH CAPITALISM – Jan. 23, 2023 - A lecturer at Harvard’s Kennedy School, Kara has written on sex trafficking and other forms of so-called modern slavery, part of a new group of abolitionists who claim expli... Read More...

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Social Media Use Could Be Changing Kids’ Brains

HOW COULD IT NOT? – Jan. 3, 2023 - At the beginning of the study each 12-year-old participant was asked how many times they checked their social media feeds each day. Those who checked their socials 15 or more ... Read More...

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Highly Addictive TikTok is Likened to FENTANYL by US Congressman

SO TRUE – Jan. 3, 2023 - TikTok has been likened to the addictive drug fentanyl by a US politician, due to its ‘corrosive impact’ on young Americans. Mike Gallagher, incoming US chairman of a new House selec... Read More...

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Social Media, Gaming Addiction Linked to Emotions

I SECOND AND THIRD THE EMOTION – Dec. 20, 2022 - Although many adolescents can use social media or game without issues, it can become problematic and compulsive for some. For those affected, the addictive behav... Read More...

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How to Recognize and Overcome Social Media Addiction

VIDEO – GO BACK IN TIME – Dec. 13, 2022 - Doctor Brian Boxer joined us with tips on how to recognize and overcome social media addiction. Click@Fox5DC ... Read More...

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This App Could Fix Your Social Media Addiction

IRONIC? – Dec. 14, 2022 -“We’ve all been there,” Riedel, 27, says. “I started to question myself, like, ‘Why is this happening?’ And then of course, as an app developer, I tried to find solutions.” The solut... Read More...

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No Smart Phones For Luddite Teens

GOING BACKWARDS TO STAY AHEAD – Dec. 15, 2022 - “Lots of us have read this book called ‘Into the Wild,’” said Lola Shub, a senior at Essex Street Academy, referring to Jon Krakauer’s 1996 nonfiction book about ... Read More...

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