Abstract:Objectives: This study sought to study how social media addiction and selfmedicating behavior are related in adults in Saudi Arabia. Materials and methods: We utilized an online self-administered survey using multiple-choice questions, free-text comments, and a five-point Likert scale to evaluate selfmedication behavior. We used the validated [Social Media Addiction Scale (SMAS)] to evaluate social media addiction. Survey participation spanned from July 2021 to December 2021. Results: 692 participants responde… Show more
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