Technology is a compulsive and addictive way to live. Verbal communication cannot be lost because of a lack of skill. The ability to listen and learn is key to mastering the art of communication. If you don't use your verbal skills and networking, it will disappear rapidly. Use technology wisely.
When you share work, and you have the opportunity of seeing people you like doing what they do best, and you also interchange socially with them, it's very addictive.
Addiction is addiction. It depends on a person who is being addicted. For some person it is drugs or alcoholism. However these days internet related addiction like social media, online gaming or watching rhymes even by infants is very common forms.