Modern American society is covered in a multitude of opinions all fighting for a better America. Whether the individual is a politician with great influence or a common man with his strong opinion, every topic contributes to the betterment of society. An age-old struggle, addiction, has been considered a major problem in society due to the physical and mental damage it causes, but the main connotation of addiction is exclusively related to substance and alcohol abuse. In today's progressive and technological era, addiction breaks into new boundaries where technology proves to be as lethal a dose as conventional drugs. As such, the perspectives in the United States of young adults, experienced professionals, and recovering addicts provide valuable insights into the acceptable nature of both physical and technological addiction in society, and these perspectives display the core values ​​that define American culture. the alcohol abuse that society has focused on in the past is linked to college students and their inability to control their tendencies. The prevalence of uncontrolled underage drinking is a deterrent to the average student's education, but the underlying problem in today's society lies in the technological conveniences provided. Being connected to social media, having easy access to “shortcuts” within the text, and the Internet in general contribute to the lethargy students face. The demon with which society criticizes addiction, substance and alcohol abuse is perhaps not as crucial as the technological “abuse” seen today. In the article "Growing Up Digital, Wired for Distraction," Matt Richtel describes the struggle of a high school student who chose the Internet as a distraction... middle of paper. The fact remains that addiction comes in all forms and that despite the well accepted definition of addiction which is addiction to substances and alcohol, technology in society is equivalent in discouraging the future generation. " The New York Times. The New York Times, January 21, 2012. Web. March 27, 2014. Richtel, Matt. "Growing up digital, wired for distraction." The New York Times. The New York Times, November 20, 2010. Web. March 24, 2014.Slater, Philip. “The Creation of Desire Fuels American Addiction.” One World, Many Cultures. New York: Macmillan Pub., 1992. 391-96 and lawsuit, or who is responsible, person or brain?" Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law 41.1 (2013): n. page. Network. April 7. 2014. .