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Social media addiction

SAN FRANCISCO — A woman whose 11-year-old daughter took her own life sued Facebook and Snapchat on Friday, claiming her daughter's addiction to the social media platforms led to her suicide.

Read the complaint here.

If you are having thoughts of suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) or go to SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for a list of additional resources.

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