The Most Powerful Drug

Social media

can be the most powerful drug

on our planet.

Once people use it

consistently and excessively,

they become conditioned

to believe the unreal.

Social media

can be the most powerful drug

we self-administer daily.

When people utilize it

improperly and unhealthily,

the dreams they’ve chased

become living nightmares.

Social media

can be the most powerful drug

for the human mind and soul.

It can either transform you,

lift you up,

pollute you,

or tear you down.

That’s the philosophy

behind the digital narcotic

called social media.

Authors note: In a world where we heavily rely on material things and social media platforms to free ourselves from the stresses of life, I believe it’s imperative to also discuss the dangers of the new mindset humans have developed over the last 11 years.

Social media usage can be both positive and negative, but we have to be very careful with it and figure out why and what we’re using it for. If we don’t figure that out, we’re landing ourselves in hot water. For example, social media is only good if we use it to communicate with family and friends, network with other business people, discover new things like recipes, art projects, and to share our talents with the world. If we use it to seek unwanted attention, put down others, and replace it with in-person socialization, it will damage our psychological and mental well-being. Social media, in my opinion, was not designed for us to find our potential date, to reveal too much skin, or to spread hateful propaganda. This is because we never know if the people were interacting with are honest and kind people, and it’s immodest to impose our beliefs onto others who simply don’t want to believe the things others believe.

Because of the nonsense people are continuously exposed to on social media, they’re becoming brainwashed. This is especially the case with young people, as their brains are still developing. Someone does one inappropriate thing and posts it for the whole world to view, the other person will copy the behaviour; it’s a vicious cycle. For example, if one person posts a TikTok video of themselves getting drunk and getting into a physical altercation with their friends, another person will most likely mimic the behaviour, especially if he/she is naive enough to believe it’s acceptable. Like who wants to see people fighting with others?! The whole world doesn’t need to see people fighting with their loved ones; those are private matters that we keep to ourselves.

Bottom line is, social media can be toxic if it’s used inappropriately. If it’s used wisely and for good purposes, it’s one of the best things a person can have!

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