Are today’s students addicted to social media?

Hundreds of students accept the challenge to go a full day unplugged from all media outlets—with varying success

By Dennis Carter, Assistant Editor

University of Maryland students who went 24 hours without TV, cell phones, MP3 players, and laptops reported symptoms you might expect from someone struggling with substance abuse, including an “unbearable” need for electronic communication, persistent anxiety, and a frantic “craving for some technology.” Read more with registration.

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