Social media can be addictive even for adults, but there are ways to cut backBy Barbara Ortutay and Kaitlyn Huamani / APSocial media addiction has been compared to casinos, opioids and cigarettes. Photo: BloombergMuch of the concern around social media addiction has focused on children. But adults are also susceptible to using social media so much that it starts affecting their day-to-day lives. That’s partly because there is no widespread consensus on what constitutes social media addiction and whether underlying mental health issues contribute to problematic use. But just because there is no official agreement on the issue doesn’t mean excessive social media use can’t be harmful, some experts say.

Source: Taipei Times February 23, 2026 17:13 UTC