What are the causes of social media addiction by teenagers?

Causes of Teenage Social Media Addiction

Overwhelmed. Lonely. Bored. Stressed. Depressed. Anxious. Disconnected. Shy.

Its a behavioral addiction. A stream of retweets, likes, and shares from social media affects the brain's reward area to trigger the same kind of chemical reaction similar to drugs. That's why people can't get enough of it. It also gives them validation and sometimes relieves stress and lonliness.