Smartphone tech battles drug abuse and depression
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Smartphone apps are currently being developed to keep people from turning to drugs, or socially isolating themselves (Photo: Shutterstock)
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Some day, perhaps soon, it's possible that your smartphone could stop you from shutting yourself off from the world, or turning to illicit substances to deal with the stresses of life. Two separate studies are currently under way, looking at how smartphone-enabled technologies could be used to monitor peoples' levels of stress or depression, and then take action to keep them from making the wrong choices.
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