Did you know that over 65% of the world’s population has access to mobile phones, while 91% percent have access to the internet, which surprisingly is more than the people who have access to a working toilet. Over the last fifteen years, these little devices have become a major part of our fast-paced lives. However, the question is whether you have control over your phone, as its importance cannot be overstated, and life without it has become almost unimaginable. Over 78% of people say they can’t live without their phones, and thirty-one can’t control their phone use. It’s fair to say that most people are addicted to their phones. An addiction is simply the consumption of a substance or behaviour despite its harm to oneself and others. Why are we addicted to our phones in the first place? Why does it seem we can’t just put it down? Well, just like any other addiction, phone addiction is caused by a compulsion loop created by the excess release of dopamine in our brains. Dopamine ...