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Scientists discover links excessive use of social media with drug abuse

Scientists discover link between excessive use of social media and drug abuse. [Photo: Getty Images]

Scientists have discovered a link between excessive use of social media and drug abuse in a worrying new study.

The study, by researchers from Michigan State University, revealed that people who abuse drugs including cocaine and heroin and more likely to be hooked on social media sites like Facebook or Instagram.

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