From http://cbs3.com/health/Health.Alert.Stephanie.2.1877150.html Stephanie Stahl
Teenagers are becoming addicted to texting, according to a new study. In fact experts are saying being hooked on texting can be like being addicted to drugs...
The average teen sends 3,000 texts a month....
"It clearly fits the criteria of an addiction," said Dr. Gary Small, a Psychiatrist....
Neuroimaging studies show the same brain areas are stimulated with both texting and using heroin....
Some texting addiction warning signs include losing track of time because of excessive texting, neglecting eating and sleeping, having a constant need for more, and suffering negative repercussions, like ignoring others or lying because of texting....
"What they like to do is text, rather than talk. So if you call them, they go 'mom why didn't you just text me, why did you have to call me?'" said Cara Steninberg, a mother.
In many of my blog entries, I have raised the concern for loss of focus. The obsession with texting will continue to erode our ability to focus and accomplish important tasks. This problem will continue to impact our workforce as a "texting" generation becomes the next wave of employees.
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