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Pornography: Another Addiction Disorder

            With the rise of the internet came the rise in the number of individuals who are suffering from a pornography addiction. While some still use magazines, the great majority of these cases rely on the World Wide Web to supply them with still photographs, live or recorded videos, and erotic stories that depict men and women engaging in sexual activities. Pornography causes changes in the brain’s chemical reactions, much like the abuse of illicit drugs. These feelings are pleasurable to the user and can cause intense physical cravings. 

            It may be embarrassing for yourself or a loved one to seek treatment for an addiction to pornography. Therapy is similar to the rehabilitation of a drug and alcohol addiction. Often you will be introduced to a 12-step program and encouraged to take things on a day by day basis. Though it may be uncomfortable, it is important to seek professional assistance, as a pornography addiction can negatively affect employment, friendships, and intimate relationships. 

Rehab is available for porn addiction in many states including Florida, California and Texas.