‘They can’t stop themselves’: How compulsive smartphone use is like an addiction / National Post
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Health experts are drawing parallels between compulsive smartphone use and addiction, noting how digital dependency mirrors behavioral patterns observed in substance abuse. The analysis reveals challenges in moderating screen time and highlights growing concerns over the psychological impact of our ever-connected lifestyles.
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