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3. Your Phone Can Increase Dopamine Levels

Research shows apps such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram can increase the levels of dopamine. The brain reacts to positive social stimuli by releasing this chemical. Messages from friends, feelings of social acceptance, and even small aspects of social media such as "likes" or funny images can spur the release of dopamine. The ease of access to this positive stimuli means we continually go back for more, which can lead to addiction. As a culture, our bodys' natural release of dopamine has grown with the rise of social media.

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