Topic > The Dangers of Facebook: Social Media Addiction

It is difficult to imagine our lives without the many technological advancements we indulge in today's world. Not long ago we didn't have the Internet, cell phones, or even the computers we have today, with all the wireless capabilities at our disposal. Now we are spoiled and have almost everything at our fingertips. We can access an infinite amount of information in an instant; we have the power to access anything we want or need with the click of a mouse, or if you have a smartphone with the simple touch of the screen. However, if we are not careful, we can go from using resources appropriately and rationally to the extreme. Going to the extreme means letting Facebook take over your life, letting Facebook control your every move, having no control over how much time you spend on the social networking site or app if you use a mobile device. Most people will say that they have full control of themselves and can limit themselves to a few hours a day on Facebook. In the article “The Uses and Abuses of Facebook: A Review of Facebook Addiction” the authors published numerous studies in which Facebook users stated “'I often use Facebook for no particular reason,' 'I feel connected to others