Posts Tagged ‘Addiction’
Technology and Smart Phone Addictions: Its Effects on Teens and Their Development
The technology burst of the 21st century has made access to the internet, social media, and smartphones almost universal, but what happens when we are unable to disconnect from the ever-enticing news feeds, instagram posts, and text messages that our phones provide? According to a 2016 study by Common Sense Media, 50% of teens report…
Read MoreCell Phone Use in Teens: An Addiction?
Cell Phone Use in Teens May be Causing a Technology Addiction. In today’s world, it’s hard to imagine a life without cell phones. While they consume a large quantity of our time every day, we hardly consider what the negative effects cell phone use in teens could have. An article by CNN discussed a recent…
Read MoreReform Schools for Girls Treat Coinciding Addiction and Mental Disorders
Both addiction and mental disorders have similar effects on one’s brain. They can alter the way one thinks, changing the chemicals and neuro-responses of the brain. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, those with a mental disorder are more than twice as likely to have addiction problems, and vice versa. “Addiction and mental…
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