Facebook Impacts Brain Similar To Cocaine, Gambling

Facebook impacts the brain in a similar way to cocaine, gambling and other substance and compulsive addictions, says a new study.

Facebook stimulates parts of brain in ways similar to cocaine

Cocaine, gambling, trading can involve incredible highs – and lows. The quest for the rush of excitement, the feeling of invincible confidence and shear ecstasy can turn from an occasional habit to a daily need, as appears to be the case with "the social network."

Researchers studying brain imaging patterns noted that FB users were stimulated in parts of the brain that normally involve compulsive behavior.  When just the sight of the Facebook...