Chosen Topic Technology addiction has taken over the new generation and has often been overlooked but technology addiction is just as bad as a drug addiction. The term "techno

Technology Addiction

Chosen Topic

Technology addiction has taken over the new generation and has often been overlooked but technology addiction is just as bad as a drug addiction. The term "technology addiction" refers to a variety of addictions, including, but not limited to, those to the internet, social media, digital and smart phone. This type of addiction has taken hold of people all over the world, but no one was treating it like an actual addiction until now. Addiction to technology alters brain activity in the same way that addiction to drugs and alcohol does. It provides brief pleasure and temporarily relieves stress. However, the long-term effects on the human brain are irreversible. Our brains develop new neural ways when we use mobile, the internet, television, or any other technology frequently. These neuropathic practices hinder the development of healthy neuropathic practices and replace the healthier ones. Because it stimulates all of the senses, technology addiction is difficult to overcome. Like drugs, it gives addicts a high. In order to feel this way, addicts keep returning to technology.

Paper Outline

1. Introduction-technology addiction is often taken lightly but research reveals that it is as bad as drug addiction. Many of the harmful effects caused by this new age addiction are as adverse as drug addiction. It impacts a person’s personal, professional and social life. Here is a brief look at its harmful consequences.

a. Social Media-Social Media plays a huge part in technology addiction.

i. Time- spending a large amount of time on social media and not knowing when to log off.

ii. Mind-That's all you think even on important days and or when you're at work in a meeting, you can’t be confused cause you want to get on social media.

iii. Lazy-Not wanting to do other activities such as “Going out with family or friends” because you're always busy on social media.

b. Internet-The internet plays a huge role on technology addiction than some people know.

i. Anxiety-Missing of feeling out and cyber bullying

ii. Depression-Trying to keep up with other people's lifestyle and always comparing your life with others

iii. Environmental Factors-Peer pressure and trying to fit in because everyone is trying to be on the same page

c. Digital-

i. Insomnia

ii. Vision problem-Being in front of the T.V. for a long time can mess up your vision especially because your eye is straining.

iii. Weight Loss/gain-Overeating or forgetting to eat because you're spending too much time in front of the screen.

d. Smartphone addiction-Obsessive use of a smartphone.

i. Academic performance-Neglecting your school work cause you cannot live with

your phone.

ii. Mental Distress

iv. Suicide

e. Drug addiction-A disease that affects a person’s brain and behavior.

i. Juvenile justice system- Starting drugs at a young age will resolve in being in and out of jail.

ii. Health issues-Getting addicted to drugs can affect your health issues in the future.

iii. Poor peer relationship--Substance abusing youth are often alienated from stigmatized by their peers