Porn Addiction

Pornography is the image of flesh used as a drug

Internet pornography pumps excess amounts of dopamine into the brain? Which can cause the brain to become addicted.

Alex Kapnek, LPC, CSAT presenting on pornography addiction

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How do I know if I am addicted?

Addiction vs. Normal Use

Addictive use of pornography is frequent, compulsive, distressing, and impacts functioning.

Things to look for include:
Impaired control over use
Cravings, tolerance, inability to stop
Social Impairment Failure to fulfill obligations at work, school, or at home; continued use despite consequences in these areas
Risky Use
Continued use despite physical or psychological problems… i.e. difficulty getting or maintaining an erection
Tolerance and withdrawal