Teens' love for technology responsible for addiction as adults

Teenagers' love for technology is the reason behind addiction to it later in their lives. While over 80% of people admitted that they struggled to give up habits such using social media for a month, texting would be the hardest to stop followed by social networking, junk food and booze, the Mirror reported.

According to a study of teenagers aged between 12 and 18, on an average, a teenager checks social media 11 times a day, sends 17 text messages and spends 62 pounds a month on technology, gambling, junk food and alcohol.

It was also found that youngsters even lied to get money or stole from a relative. Despite this, 72% of them were unaware to the risk of addiction to social media, apps and games.

John Dicey, of Allen Carr ­Addiction Clinics, said that habits were getting young people to display the hallmarks of addictions at a young age, and unless they are educated to the dangers of constant ­stimulation and consumption, it could become an epidemic of addiction in the future.