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ADHD and Addiction
- Adults with ADHD are vulnerable to various addictions, often co-occurring.
- Smartphone overuse, while not clinically classified as addiction, can significantly impact those with ADHD.
Smartphone App Design and Reward
- Smartphone apps are engineered to exploit reward systems, particularly through features like "pull to refresh".
- The anticipation of a reward, like a new message, can be more stimulating than the reward itself.
ADHD and Smartphone Addiction Correlation
- Studies show a correlation between ADHD symptoms and smartphone addiction.
- Individuals with ADHD score higher on smartphone addiction scales than those without.