As shown below, this obsession manifests in a myriad of ways that affect individual health and social interaction.
It's not mentioned in the graphic, but the attachment to the cell phone has led to a number of states to ban cell phones after seeing that their use while driving is actually worse than driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
There is one other area key area that is not covered in the infographic, but is also worth mentioning -- the radiation effects of cell phones, especially on the young.
Experts have said that cell phones are capable of causing a number of health problems, including depression, infertility and damage to your DNA.
In 2011, the WHO/IARC released a report stating that cell phone radiation may have a carcinogenic effect on humans. In fact, the World Health Organization actually said that cell phones are in the same cancer-causing category as lead, engine exhaust, and chloroform. (Source)
The microwave radiation produced by cell phones has been documented in peer-reviewed studies to be harmful to fetal brains, and Mike Barrett from Natural Society writes that:
A recent report with lead author, John Wargo, Ph. D., professor of Environmental Risk and Policy at Yale University, shows just how damaging EMFs can be for children.The physical health effects of cell phones are wide-ranging, including the cell phone towers themselves, but there are ways to minimize their impact, as they are now nearly ubiquitous among the populations of the developed world.
Research shows that due to developing organs, lower bone density of the skull, lower body weight, and a less effective blood-brain barrier, children are extremely vulnerable to cell phone radiation. (Source)
With cell phone subscriptions now out numbering people in the U.S. it is high time to review the catalog of negative information and decide for yourself if the risks are worth it -- the lives of you and your children clearly depend on it.

The modern world sure makes it difficult to live without a cell phone! There is no landline in the student flat where I live. I'm one of the few people of my age around here that doesn't own a smartphone, nor use their cell phone that much.
I keep mine in a silk purse, tucked away in a bag. On the average, I use it to phone someone twice a week and send a text about 6 times a week. I never keep it in my pocket or put it near my bed. I usually give out my e-mail address rather than my phone number.
Just as society expects people to have internet access these days, they also expect people to have a cell phone. When I was in Japan there was a service that allowed you to pay in stores with credit on your phone. Some job offers require you to have a smartphone. I find it scary how dependent everything is on the use of these gadgets.