Facebook addiction disorder (FAD) is a proposed mental disorder characterized by excessive use of the social networking website Facebook. Some of the symptoms of FAD include preoccupation with Facebook, compulsive checking of one's Facebook page, and feeling anxious or depressed when not on Facebook. FAD is not an officially recognized mental disorder, but some mental health professionals have suggested that it should be included in future editions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).Facebook addiction is a behavioral addiction derived from Internet addiction that is characterized by excessive, compulsive use of Facebook. Risk factors of Facebook addiction include narcissism, extraversion, neuroticism, and social insecurity.The dependence of Facebook is a behavioral disorder, since it consists of the repetition of some behaviors, even knowing that these can affect the daily routines and mental health. In this case, compulsive attitudes are continuous access to this network or remain for an excessive time making use of it. Due to its similarities, Facebook can be considered a subtype of Internet addiction.Due to its importance as a social network and worldwide phenomenon, it is necessary to establish common characteristics among people who make excessive use of it, since these do not necessarily have to be addicted to other Internet content. Therefore, more and more studies related to Psychology that speak of an addiction to Facebook, reaching to establish symptoms of this disorder and even possible treatments to end this obsession.