One of the problems that this generation currently struggles with is addiction. Sadly, technology has made it worse because many people don’t see addiction as something to worry about.

Some people are changing the narrative that addiction is that dirty little secret that you cant do without. This is why people who are addicted to drugs or alcohol do not really care even though it affects different aspects of their health.

Here are some points that show how technology has caused addiction problems

• Peer pressure

Many people are addicted because of peer pressure and with the help of technology, the media space has made people comfortable with various addictive habits. Therefore, if you are not indulging in any of them, you will feel left out and inadequate.

People like these eventually bow to peer pressure to have a feel of what they are supposedly missing out on.

• False information

Another reason why people get addicted is because of the lie that tech has sold through the media space again. For instance, many people get the impression that once you are addicted, you will be able to do certain things you couldn’t do in your normal state.

Someone in the music space might be led to believe that you can only do well excellently in front of a large crowd if you have taken some drugs or alcohol.

Hence, when they make this a regular habit, they become addicted in the process.

They will find it difficult to break free because they are reliant on this and their brain reward system looks forward to receiving more of those substances.

• Hiding the truth

Technology does not seem to focus on the truth behind these addictive habits, because some of the companies involved need to sell their products and services.

Hence, these organizations focus more on marketing their offerings and using technology to shield them from exposing the addictive side of using what they have to offer.