Category Archives: Texting Is An Addiction

3,146 Text Messages A Month

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

Common Sense Media, released a study, Do Smart Phones = Smart Kids? that helps put some numbers around the anecdotal evidence that kids love cell phones and use them differently than most adults. The fact that 83% of 17 year-olds … Continue reading →

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Mobile Phone and Text Addiction

Posted on July 11, 2011 by
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Text Addiction Leaves Thumbs Numb

Posted on February 13, 2011 by

People who feel moody, irritable and unwell when separated from their mobile phone may need to consider checking into The Priory for treatment. The Roehampton clinic – most famous for de-toxing alcohol and drug addicted celebrities – has this week … Continue reading →

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Texting Addiction Is A Growing Problem

Posted on February 11, 2011 by

In the ever-expanding world of addiction 12-step programs, there exist Gamblers Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and even Over-Eaters Anonymous, and according to specialists in Britain, Text Messagers Anonymous may soon be next. The Priory Clinic, one of Britain’s best … Continue reading →

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SMS Texting Addiction: When You Just Can’t Stop Texting

Posted on February 6, 2011 by

The number of texting addicts is on the rise. A internet therapy center in Scandinavia has treated around 60 addicts since 1998 and this number is believed to be under reported. Asia has not been spared either. According to Telecoms … Continue reading →

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