Twitter, Facebook More Addictive Than Cigarettes, Alcohol And Even Sex, Says Poll [STUDY]
Are you addicted to Twitter? Does the thought of not being able to check what’s happening on Facebook drive you mad?
If your answer to either of these questions is ‘yes’, then you might find some comfort in knowing that you’re not alone. A new study has revealed that, for many, social media is more addictive than nicotine and alcohol… and harder to turn down than even sex.
These findings come courtesy of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, who monitored more than 200 individuals aged 18-85 in Germany over a week, tracking their ability to resist common everyday urges.
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