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Six Modern Addictions That Are As Harmful As Drugs
Let go of them if you want to improve the quality of your life
When we talk about addiction, a lot of people think of drugs, and rightly so.
Drugs like opium rewire the brain, making it impossible for users to function normally without them. They become like a second oxygen they need to survive.
While drugs are well-known for their addictive nature, other forms of addiction are just as potent and even more dangerous.
The Little Device in Our Pockets
Our obsessive attachment to our smartphones is one of the most pervasive addictions in modern society.
It’s crazy! Many of us find it difficult to go a few minutes without checking our phones. It’s like we can’t function without them. We use them while eating, in the bathroom, when driving, and even during conversations with loved ones.
The average American is estimated to spend over three hours per day on their phone. About 69% of people use their phones within the first five minutes of waking up in the morning and over 50% never switch off their smartphones.
But our phone addiction isn’t just Americans, it’s a global problem and people take it for granted.
