I'm in therapy for my 14-hour-a-day phone addiction and I'm determined to beat it
Addiction treatment centres say more clients are coming for help with "out-of-control" phone use.
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""It's like carrying around your own drug dealer.""
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""It can affect anyone from any background.""
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Addiction treatment centres say more clients are coming for help with "out-of-control" phone use.
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