Social media addiction 'new crack cocaine' of digital age, expert warns

Social media addiction is the "new crack cocaine" of the digital age, a leading digital expert has warned.

Social media addiction 'new crack cocaine' of digital age, expert warns

Social media addiction is the "new crack cocaine" of the digital age, a leading digital expert has warned.

Director of Digital Education at SMART NI Naomh McElhatton said that human relationships are under threat from excessive social media use and that Irish people need to educate themselves on using social media and digital devices in moderation.

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