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Details: Written by Bing News Search Results; Category: Social Media; Published: 25 February 2026; Created: 25 February 2026; Last Updated: 25 February 2026

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 ...
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Posted: 2026-02-21 05:03:00

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