#13 | Did You Know? Social Media Makes Your Brain Physically Look the Same as a Heroin Addict

In this episode, we look into the world of social media addiction and explore how it impacts our mental health and daily lives. We'll discuss eye-opening studies that reveal the negative effects of excessive social media use, the science behind how much time is too much, and the different ways it affects various age groups. Plus, hear shocking admissions from social media CEOs about their intentions to make these platforms addictive, especially for teens.

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9. Palihapitiya, C. (2017). Talk at Stanford Graduate School of Business. [Source](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMotykw0SIk)

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Twenge, J. M., Spitzberg, B. H., & Campbell, W. K.