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Am addict. Social media is not addictive. It's... Really fun, but addiction is far too strong of a word.
by alar44 4y ago
Am addict. Social media is not addictive. It's... Really fun, but addiction is far too strong of a word.
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- hgomersall 4y agoAddiction isn't just a word, it's actually something that's well defined, specifically compulsively engaging in behaviour despite the negative consequences. The thing is, be it behavioural or chemical, the root of addiction is the over expression of the ΔFosB gene in response to a reward pathway. Good for you that you can use social media without being addicted (like most people). It doesn't mean everyone can.
- alar44 4y agoGoing to reference some 90s stoner movie, I forget which one. Stoner is at an NA meeting "Weed!? You ever suck dick for weed?" No one is going to rob their parents, break into a business at night, or suck dick to check their Facebook feed. You might miss it, but that's not an addiction.