How to spot the difference between innocent fandoms and fanaticism

Social media feeds can become a slippery slope from fandoms to cult-like groups or obsessions for some. Jennifer Mercieca, a communications professor at Texas A&M University, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain red flags to watch out for.

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