Porn: The New Drug Addiction

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Pornography is the New Drug Addiction

Celebrating #RedRibbonWeek this week, it's a good time to talk about a different type of addiction that many avoid talking about but is quickly becoming the "new drug" of this generation: Pornography. 
Some might call that statement over-dramatic yet pornography addiction is real and scientific studies show it can be as harmful, and sometimes even more, as a drug or alcohol addiction.  (Source: Fight the New Drug) 

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While the viewing of pornography and masturbation has been waved off as a "normal activity to relieve sexual tensions", the science is clear: Pornography use harms boys and girls. and men and women, psychologically, emotionally, and socially. 
"At-risk users, who invest an inordinate amount of finances, energy and time into Internet pornography often suffer psychological ills such as depression, anxiety, and lack of fulfillment." ( Psychology Today )

Statistics show that the use of pornography is on the rise, especially among young people. For some demographics, we can safely say that pornography use is not the exception anymore: it is the norm. (www.covenanteyes.com)

But how big of a problem is it really? The following statistics on porn use by children, teens, and adults may surprise you:

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There is Hope

The facts about pornography use and addiction are depressing and concerning. The good news is, like with any addiction, there is always a way out. Check out the following resources for pornography addiction recovery:

• The Parenting Dare: Now What?
• Fight the New Drug
• Covenant Eyes
• Good Pictures Bad Pictures Books

Courageously share this information with others and join the important fight against this "New Drug" for the sake of our youth and adults of today and tomorrow!

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