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Long-form articles on the social media addiction lawsuits, what the unsealed internal research actually shows, and how the legal process works for adults harmed as teens.
Case UpdatesSocial Media Addiction Lawsuit Updates: What Happened in 2025 and 2026
The litigation moved from paperwork to courtrooms. Here is a dated timeline of every major development in MDL 3047 and JCCP 5255 from 2025 through August 2026.
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Case UpdatesThe $6 Million K.G.M. Verdict: What the First Social Media Addiction Trial Actually Decided
On March 25, 2026 a Los Angeles jury found Meta and YouTube negligent and awarded about $6 million. Here is what the verdict decided, and what it did not.
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Case Updates29 States v. Meta: Inside the First Federal Social Media Trial and the Settlement Talks
A coalition of 29 attorneys general took Meta to trial in August 2026 over COPPA and addictive design. Here is what is at stake, and what it means for individual claims.
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NeuroscienceDopamine and Social Media: How the Feedback Loop Actually Works
Dopamine is not a pleasure chemical - it is an anticipation chemical. That is precisely why feeds, likes, and notifications are so hard to resist.
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NeuroscienceWhat Social Media Does to Your Brain: A Plain-English Walkthrough
MRI studies show measurable changes in the brains of heavy social media users. Here is what the research actually says, and where it is still cautious.
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Platform Deep DiveTikTok's Algorithm, Rabbit Holes, and Why Teen Harm Cases Are Different
Researchers have shown TikTok can serve eating-disorder content to a teen account within minutes. Here is how the algorithm works and why it matters legally.
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ClinicalOnline Addiction: What It Is, What It Is Not, and How Clinicians Define It
There is no single diagnosis called 'internet addiction' in the DSM-5. But there are recognized patterns, validated screening tools, and a growing clinical consensus.
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ResearchSocial Media and Mental Health: The Statistics and Research You Should Know
Numbers without sources are noise. Here are the studies and government surveys behind the most-cited statistics on social media and teen mental health.
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EvidenceInstagram and Teen Mental Health: What the Internal Research Actually Showed
Meta's own researchers wrote that Instagram makes body image worse for one in three teen girls. Here is what the documents say - and how they are being used in court.
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RecoverySocial Media Addiction Treatment and Recovery: What Actually Works
Most adults with compulsive social media use can recover with structured outpatient support. Here are the treatment approaches with the best evidence.
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Practical GuideHow to Reduce Social Media Use: A Practical, Research-Backed Guide
Going cold turkey usually fails. Here is what behavioral research and clinicians recommend for actually changing your relationship with social feeds.
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Litigation OverviewThe Social Media Addiction Lawsuit, Explained: What Adults Harmed as Teens Should Know
Multidistrict litigation against Meta, TikTok, Snap, and YouTube is moving forward. Here is what the cases allege, who may qualify, and what to expect.
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ResearchThe Negative Effects of Technology on Mental Health: A Sourced Overview
Social media is the loudest part of the story, but not the whole story. Here is how the broader always-on tech environment affects mental health.
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Practical GuideScreen Addiction: Signs, Causes, and Practical Steps to Take
Screen addiction is not just about hours. It is about loss of control, withdrawal, and continued use despite harm. Here is how to recognize and respond to it.
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ResearchSocial Media and Teen Sleep: Why Late-Night Scrolling Is the Hidden Driver
Sleep is the connective tissue between social media use and depression, anxiety, and impulsivity in teens. Here is how the pieces fit together.
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For ParentsTalking to Your Teen About Social Media: A Guide for Parents
Lectures backfire. Bans usually fail. Here is what adolescent psychologists and clinicians recommend for productive conversations and workable agreements.
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Litigation OverviewDocumenting Harm: Why Medical Records Are the Spine of a Social Media Claim
Strong claims are built on records, not memory. Here is what documentation matters, why it matters, and how to start gathering it.
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