One teen shares his addiction story with FOX 26, saying he used social media to obtain drugs. Social media and drug influenceBig picture view:About five hours a day — that’s how long the average U.S. teen spends on social media, according to the American Psychological Association. Reports on the negative impact social media has on mental health in teens have been widespread for years – so much so the APA put out a health advisory on social media use in adolescence. That advisory acknowledges that science can’t speak for every teen and that social media can be beneficial too. Something else to consider around social media use in teens – drugs.