Social media addiction is a serious problem, but not a recognized diagnosis. This makes it difficult to determine when someone is suffering from a social media addiction. And without an official diagnosis, health insurers will not reimburse the treatment.
When it comes to alcohol addiction, there are clear social rules about what is and is not allowed. Sitting at your desk with a bottle of wine is not acceptable. With social media, that boundary is much more unclear.
Addiction clinics, however, are getting more and more applications from people who keep going online, when they really don't want to. Compulsive use, which can cause problems in daily life.
Experts want treatment for social media addiction. According to the National Health Care Institute, there is still little scientific evidence. Furthermore, it is unclear whether social media use changes after treatment. More research needs to be done.
It is a fact that new addictions are recognized all the time. In the past, gambling was not recognized as an official addiction. Game addiction is getting more and more attention, but has not yet been officially recognized.
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