Independent. Evidence-Based.
Built for Families.
Social-Media-Addict.com exists because parents, educators, and policymakers deserve a single, trustworthy resource that synthesizes court records, neuroimaging research, and behavioral science — without a Big Tech paycheck influencing a single word.
Why This Site Exists
The evidence is no longer ambiguous. Historic court rulings — including the $6 million Los Angeles jury verdict and multi-million dollar state settlements — have confirmed what neuroimaging researchers have been documenting for years: major social media platforms were deliberately engineered to produce compulsive, addictive behavior.
Internal documents obtained through litigation discovery show that engineers at Meta, TikTok, and other platforms were aware their products caused measurable psychological harm — particularly in adolescents — and continued optimizing for engagement anyway.
Most families navigating this landscape have no single, reliable place to go. News coverage is fragmented. Platform-issued "safety" resources are self-serving. Academic research is locked behind paywalls. Legal developments move faster than mainstream media can track.
We built this site to close that gap. Every article, guide, and resource on Social-Media-Addict.com is drawn from primary sources, written in plain language, and updated as the legal and scientific landscape evolves.
Our Independence Principles
Four commitments that govern every piece of content published on this site.
Complete Independence
Social-Media-Addict.com is not funded by, affiliated with, or endorsed by Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Google, or any other technology platform. We accept no advertising from social media companies. Our editorial decisions are made entirely independent of commercial influence.
Primary Sources Only
Every factual claim on this site is sourced from public court records, peer-reviewed neuroimaging and behavioral studies, official government filings, or verified expert testimony. We do not republish press releases or platform-issued statements without independent verification.
Legal Accuracy
Lawsuit coverage is drawn directly from publicly available MDL docket filings, state Attorney General press releases, and court-issued verdicts. We do not speculate on outcomes. Dollar figures cited reflect jury verdicts or publicly announced settlement amounts only.
Transparent Funding
This site is currently traffic-supported and does not carry paid affiliate relationships. All resource listings — treatment centers, helplines, and legal services — are free public or non-profit organizations. No referral fees are earned from any link on this site.
Editorial Standards
These standards apply to every article, guide, and resource published on Social-Media-Addict.com without exception.
- All statistics are cited with source, date, and institution.
- Corrections are issued promptly and labeled clearly on the affected page.
- No content is published based solely on anonymous or unverifiable sources.
- Scientific claims reflect peer-reviewed consensus, not single-study findings.
- Legal information is for educational purposes only — not legal advice.
- Medical information is for educational purposes only — not medical advice.
- Children's privacy is strictly protected — we do not knowingly collect data from minors.
Editorial Independence Statement
Social-Media-Addict.com carries no paid affiliate relationships at this time. All resource listings on this site — including treatment centers, helplines, and legal services — are free public or non-profit organizations included solely on editorial merit. No referral fees, sponsorships, or commercial arrangements influence any content on this platform.
Corrections & Contact
If you believe any content on this site contains a factual error, we want to know. Corrections are reviewed promptly and published transparently. We also welcome tips on new lawsuits, studies, or recovery resources.
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