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Infographic: Twitter more addictive than cigarettes

You may joke about being addicted to social media, but this infographic indicates some people may truly need their 140-character fix.
By Kristin Piombino | Posted: March 19, 2012
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The little, blue Twitter bird doesn't seem very frightening, but the social network he represents could be today's newest addiction. An infographic from OnlineSchools.com says Twitter may be more addictive than cigarettes, alcohol, caffeine, sex and sleep. Don't believe someone can be addicted to a social network? Consider the 2010 study that asked college students to go one day without social media. When asked to describe their experiences, students used read more...

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