Are You Addicted to TikTok? #Shorts

Interested in learning more? Check out the following video:    • Are You Addicted to TikTok?   TikTok’s unique algorithm has led it to become one of the fastest-growing apps and most addictive social media platforms. TikTok addictions can be classified as behavioural addictions, however, they are not recognized by the DSM-5. This condensed video previews what behavioural addictions are, why TikTok is addictive, and some coping strategies for TikTok addictions. This video was made by McMaster University students Alison Slade, Maram Jaber, Tisha Parikh, and Khushi Shah, in collaboration with the Demystifying Research McMaster Program. This video is for educational purposes only. Please reach out to your healthcare provider for information about your health. Copyright McMaster University 2023. #TikTok #socialmedia #behaviouraladdictions #DSM-5 #brainrewardpathway #dopamine References: Franken, I. H., Booij, J., & van den Brink, W. (2005). The role of dopamine in human addiction: from reward to motivated attention. European journal of pharmacology, 526(1-3), 199–206. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejphar.2005... Grant, J. E., Potenza, M. N., Weinstein, A., & Gorelick, D. A. (2010). Introduction to behavioural addictions. The American journal of drug and alcohol abuse, 36(5), 233–241. https://doi.org/10.3109/00952990.2010... Greenfield D. N. (2018). Treatment Considerations in Internet and Video Game Addiction: A Qualitative Discussion. Child and adolescent psychiatric clinics of North America, 27(2), 327–344. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chc.2017.11... Hartney, E. (2021, November 14). Cognitive behavioral therapy for addiction. Verywell Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/cognitiv... Koetsier, J. (2022, October 12). Digital Crack cocaine: The science behind TikTok's success. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkoet... the-science-behind-tiktoks-success/?sh=944035078beb Lopez, S. (2021, February 14). TikTok is a dopamine factory. The Gauntlet. https://thegauntlet.ca/2021/02/14/tik... Sun, Y., & Zhang, Y. (2021). A review of theories and models applied in studies of social media addiction and implications for future research. Addictive behaviors, 114, 106699. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2020... What medications are used in addiction treatment? Mission Harbor Behavioral Health. (n.d.). https://sbtreatment.com/medications-t...