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A growing movement claims social media is “addictive,” and lawmakers are treating it as settled science. But the evidence is ...

Is social media addiction real? A new study explores the brain changes and psychological impacts of excessive use following a landmark $6 million California court ruling.

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Make no mistake, addiction is a neurological brain disorder. When the subject of addiction comes up, people often lean on familiar explanations. “They just need more willpower.” “Why can’t they stop ...