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February 27, 2026

Social media can be addictive even for adults, but there are ways to cut back

By BARBARA ORTUTAY and KAITLYN HUAMANI
AP Technology Writers

Social media addiction has been compared to casinos, opioids and cigarettes.

While there's some debate among experts about the line between overuse and addiction, and whether social media can cause the latter, there is no doubt that many people feel like they can't escape the pull of Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and other platforms.


 
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