Social mediaIntroductionSocial media refers to the social interaction through which people create and share information in virtual communities and networks (Appel 2012, p.1340).Appel goes on to define the social media as a group of Internet-based applications that are normally based on technological and ideological foundations. It is worth noting that social media normally depends on mobile and web-based technologies in an attempt to create highly interactive platforms between individuals and communities. They typically introduce substantial and pervasive changes in communication between individuals and communities. Typically, social media differs from traditional or industrial media in various ways, such as quality, usability, immediacy, and ultimately permanence. Research shows that Internet users continue to use the Internet more and more to explore social media sites over other sites. Currently, social media has moved beyond social sharing and involves the provision of opportunities and monetary income (Appel 2012, p. 1342). Social networks are classified into different groups. Addiction causes people to become attached to Facebook just as if it were a friend or relative. Such cases have produced negative effects especially in the workplace, where ONE cannot be productive enough and all they do is tweet and book via facebook. The gadget he uses to surf the Internet determines the approximate time a young person can spend on the Internet. Individuals who own 4G and 3G devices are the most affected as their use strongly influences others who use them. As mentioned above, addiction contributes to reduced productivity and ultimately obsession. Once obsessed it is difficult to carry out any meaningful activity (Benady,