Teens like ‘addicts’ without gadgets

TEENS are becoming so addicted to texting and surfing the net that they behave like recovering drug addicts when forced to switch their gadgets off, research has found.

Researchers have discovered that the ‘Net Generation’ of teenagers and young adults are so hooked on their mobiles and computers that they display withdrawal symptoms similar to those seen in drug users trying to go “cold turkey”.

A leading Irish parents’ organisation last night said the findings prove how over-reliant many youngsters have become on modern technology.