Do you agree that social media use/internet use has become an addiction? Why or why not?

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(A) Do you agree that social media use/internet use has become an addiction? Why or why not?

Read through the six questions under Your Health Assets: Social Media Addiction and compare them with the eleven points in Table. 9.1 that describe the increasing severity of substance use disorder. Use one or more of these points as a springboard for your discussion.

(B) What are some things we can do to avoid or minimize becoming "addicted" to social media/internet use? 

 

please answer both A and B

**TABLE 9.1 When Is Drug Use a Disorder?**

The severity of substance use disorder varies from *mild* (two to three of the following indicators) to *moderate* (four to five indicators) to *severe* (six or more indicators).

**Diminished Control**

1. Uses more substance, or for longer, than intended.
2. Tries unsuccessfully to regulate use of substance.
3. Spends much time acquiring, using, or recovering from effects of substance.
4. Craves the substance.

**Diminished Social Functioning**

5. Use disrupts commitments at work, school, or home.
6. Continues use despite social problems.
7. Causes reduced social, recreational, and work activities.

**Hazardous Use**

8. Continues use despite hazards.
9. Continues use despite worsening physical or psychological problems.

**Drug Action**

10. Experiences tolerance (needing more substance for the desired effect).
11. Experiences withdrawal when attempting to end use.

*Information from:* American Psychiatric Association. (2013). *Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.).* Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing.
Transcribed Image Text:**TABLE 9.1 When Is Drug Use a Disorder?** The severity of substance use disorder varies from *mild* (two to three of the following indicators) to *moderate* (four to five indicators) to *severe* (six or more indicators). **Diminished Control** 1. Uses more substance, or for longer, than intended. 2. Tries unsuccessfully to regulate use of substance. 3. Spends much time acquiring, using, or recovering from effects of substance. 4. Craves the substance. **Diminished Social Functioning** 5. Use disrupts commitments at work, school, or home. 6. Continues use despite social problems. 7. Causes reduced social, recreational, and work activities. **Hazardous Use** 8. Continues use despite hazards. 9. Continues use despite worsening physical or psychological problems. **Drug Action** 10. Experiences tolerance (needing more substance for the desired effect). 11. Experiences withdrawal when attempting to end use. *Information from:* American Psychiatric Association. (2013). *Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.).* Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing.
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