Effect of Facebook Addiction on Our Minds (INFOGRAPHIC)

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Internet Addictions - mainly Social Media have become an alarming issue across the world. We can't even pass a single moment without using Facebook, Twitter or any other social media sites. We can now feel that we have a touch of Facebook Addiction.

Psychology behind this disorder:

When we receive and answer new notification, our body releases dopamine, a a chemical neurotransmitter agent with the motivation and reward response in the human brain. Dopamine is also released while consuming drugs or sexual intercourse. Social media notifications have the same addictive effect.

Is this addiction real? "Internet Addiction Disorder" has already been accepted as psychological diagnosis in China, South Korea and Taiwan. In the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM-V), this addiction will be included next year.

The effect of Facebook and Internet Addictions is dangerous. It may cause decreasing in our attention span — in fact, since 2000, our collective attention span has decreased by 40%.

Find out more facts about Internet and Facebook Addiction check the infographic below:

Infographic by Best Masters in Psychology.