Unveiling the Alarming Reality of Cell Phone Addiction
Mobile phone addiction (essay)
In recent years, the use of cell phones has become increasingly ubiquitous, and with it, the problem of cell phone addiction has risen to alarming levels. Like drugs such as cocaine, the constant use of cell phones has been shown to stimulate the release of dopamine, which activates the brain's pleasure centers. This creates a rewarding feeling that makes individuals go back for more, leading to cell phone addiction. This essay will delve into the reasons why cell phone addiction is becoming more prevalent, its impact on individuals, and the steps that can be taken to prevent it from becoming a significant issue in society.
Cell phones are becoming a necessity for humans. Whether it is for that next social media interaction or for games or even for business. Cell phones are becoming an addiction. The world has seen a rise in addiction, physical health effects, media consuming teens and a growth in social effects and isolation in young adults and teenagers. Many health effects physically and mentally have been linked to the overuse of cell phones. Cell phones have been linked but no proven to many different health risks in humans. Radiation poisoning, the risk of eye damage, and can cause a numbing distraction on the world which can lead to physical effects on your body. Very busy roads and cities have seen a rise in distraction while walking. Some cities in the United States such as Honolulu have issued a new law for distracted walking. Tickets start at 15 dollars but rise greatly for repeat offenders due to the danger of distracted walking. Mentally the brain is one of the most important parts of your body.
Although some people believe cell phones can cause harmful exposures of radiation to your body there is very little evidence to support it. Certain body parts are affected differently to radiation and it can affect every person differently so it is something to look for especially in young adults or teenagers who’s bodies are not fully developed. Eyesight is also a huge issue when it comes to cell phones. Staring at them for hours a day can be harmful. The Blue light emitted from cell phones can be toxic to your eyes. "It is affecting one of the forms of vitamin A that is critical for sight and then changing the shape of the cells that give us vision, and ultimately leading to that cell death".
Cell phones nowadays have a night mode that is recommended for not only young adults but everyone who uses a cell phone at night to help with their eyes. Media has been a consuming teens and young adults and creating massive problems. Due to the very fast rise of smartphone usage and people obtaining smartphones at a much younger age, teens and young adults are at the forefront of social media and the negative effects that are happening. Examples of effects are sleep deprivation, creating a dependency for mass media, easy access to violence or sexual content without being monitored. “You're not going to be able to keep them from seeing these things, so you should start having conversations with them very early on”.
Pete Wilmoth discussed these symptoms in an article. He stresses that parents are not going to be able to stop kids from seeing this material, but instead to get out in front of it and start having conversations early on. Educating the youth on and about appropriate behaviors when dealing with media. Living a life through a screen is creating social isolation and anxiety within the youth. "Our neurons get fired and dopamine is being released, and over time this makes us acquire a desire for quick feedback and immediate satisfaction. This process also has contributed to developing shorter attention spans and being more and more prone to boredom." Issac Vaghefi surveyed 182 college students and cell phone usage and placed them in subgroups: thoughtful, Regular, Highly Engaged, Fanatic and Addict when it came to the use of cell phones. Subjects showed signs of depression, social isolation, shyness, impulsivity, low self-esteem. These attributes are the opposite of when it comes to dealing with the outside world. Talking to people. Whether it is your family or a business the younger generation is struggling. Some people argue the new age of smartphones and widespread use has brought people together. Although true for friends and family that have been separated throughout lives. A lot of teens find themselves living their life behind a screen and cutting out social interaction. The world is filled with smartphones. From the click of a button, we access information at a moment’s notice. Being able to contact friends and family from across the world. The newer wave of companies and social media bring people closer together but can cause problems for young maturing minds.
Cell phone addiction is a drug. Causing mental and physical damage to young susceptible people. There is no known cure for smartphones, only public warning of the effects it can have on the younger generation.
