Porn: The New Drug Addiction

10/24/2018

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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)

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:

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:

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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