That might be a valid corner case, but most folks in this category are simply mildly addicted to screens the kick the usage gives them.

Drug addicts have been vilified for many decades yet most western population falls into some addict category, be it screens, various fetishes, sugary products/chocolate, tobacco products, alcohol, prescription drugs and so on just from legal state-approved sphere.

Just look at average teens these days. Try taking them their gadgets if you want to see some proper hate in their eyes.

I'm shocked that you didn't mention caffeine -- caffeine addiction, in my opinion, is rampant, especially among office workers.

No judgment, either; I struggle without coffee.

I think most modern phones let you select a list of people that will be able to reach you in an emergency.

Mine also has a setting to allow the phone if people call twice within 3 minutes or something.