Using it too much can result in traits that are similar to gambling and alcohol addiction.

But can people really become addicted to social media?

This video will play full screen on your phone to explore the issue of social media addiction as part of BBC Future's #LIKEMINDED series. You can find out more here: http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20180118-how-much-is-too-much-time-on-social-media