Addiction To Devices: Are Smart Phones And Social Media The New Crack Cocaine?Addiction To Devices: Are Smart Phones And Social Media The New Crack Cocaine?
The Rehab
In this rebroadcast of an interview between Kristin Walker and Mark Leeds, the topic of addiction to technology and online services, such as social media, is discussed at length. As large corporations put their nearly unlimited resources into finding...
32:40•15 Aug 2019
Are Smartphones and Social Media the New Crack? Examining Tech Addiction on The Rehab
“We have always on internet in our pocket and you have companies, social media companies, billion-dollar companies that have experts working day and night trying to figure out how can we get people more engaged, more involved and get them more hooked.”
Imagine living in a world where your smartphone feels as addictive as crack cocaine. In this eye-opening episode of The Rehab, Dr. Mark Leeds and Kristin Walker dive deep into the growing issue of technology addiction. With smartphones and social media becoming an integral part of our daily lives, it's no wonder big corporations are investing heavily to keep us hooked. But at what cost?
From the dangers of distracted driving to the mental health impacts, this conversation sheds light on how our obsession with devices is spiraling out of control. Leeds and Walker explore how tech addiction mirrors substance abuse, drawing alarming parallels that make you question your own screen time. They also discuss the importance of treating tech addiction as a medical condition, emphasizing that support groups and psychotherapy can offer a lifeline.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the hidden dangers of our digital age and looking for ways to break free from the grip of their gadgets.
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