Sexting is becoming more common among youth. In fact, 34% of 13-17-year-olds said they thought it was "normal" for kids to share their own nudes.
Fight the New DrugJune 6, 2023
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As they get older, kids need independence, and parents need the peace of mind that comes with knowing their kids are safe. How do parents know when…
Fight the New DrugMay 23, 2023
"Last week, I celebrated my 500th day free from porn. Even though I have been in recovery for two years, it took most of the first year…
Fight the New DrugMay 23, 2023
What’s consumed in porn is often processed as reality—seared into memory as an unforgettable picture of what sex is and should be at its ideal. But what…
Fight the New DrugMay 22, 2023
Chances are, your child will encounter porn while living in your care. So how can you help them understand porn’s potential harms? Talk to them.
Fight the New DrugMay 22, 2023
Since February 2022, the war in Ukraine has caused millions to flee across Europe and other parts of the world. Unfortunately, there have been reports that human…
Fight the New DrugMay 22, 2023
Modern-day life with the internet has many benefits from convenience to connections. But like any tool, it can be used by people who choose to harm others,…
Fight the New DrugMay 21, 2023
Due to a variety of factors, LGBTQ+ youth are disproportionately vulnerable to sex trafficking and sexual exploitation. Here's why that is.
Fight the New DrugMay 21, 2023
The porn industry seems to have no boundaries when it comes to who they’ll exploit or dehumanize in the name of sexual entertainment.
Fight the New DrugMay 20, 2023
It’s not surprising that these numbers have skyrocketed, but that’s only half of the equation. Young people are being exposed to porn much earlier, but porn is…
Fight the New DrugMay 20, 2023
Ideas that originated in slavery continue to be explicitly depicted in porn. Dr. Carolyn West uncovers the porn industry's racist portrayals of Black people.
Fight the New DrugMay 19, 2023
It shouldn’t be societally normalized for any industry or medium to misrepresent, exploit, or fetishize LGBTQ+ folks and their relationships—yet the porn industry certainly does, and unfortunately…
Fight the New DrugMay 19, 2023
In January 2023, Louisiana became the first state to pass porn age verification laws in an effort to prevent children from being exposed to harmful content online.…
Fight the New DrugMay 15, 2023
1 in 5 girls and 1 in 10 boys ages 13 to 17 have shared their own nudes, 27% of 12-17 year-olds receive sexts, and nearly 15%…
Fight the New DrugMay 14, 2023
The 2023 Dirty Dozen List highlights major companies and other organizations that are directly profiting from pornography and are contributing to sexual exploitation in society.
Fight the New DrugMay 8, 2023
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Research indicates that porn consumers can become desensitized to porn, often needing to consume more porn, more extreme forms of porn, or consume porn more often in…
Fight the New DrugMay 12, 2021
Most young people are getting at least some of their education about sex from porn, whether they mean to or not. This is especially concerning, considering how…
Fight the New DrugMay 14, 2021
When it comes to the topic of porn, one of the most common questions is whether or not it can actually be addictive. According to many addiction…
Fight the New DrugMay 14, 2021
Porn is incomparably more accessible and more extreme than anything available before the internet. A couple of ratty old centerfold magazines found in the park are nothing…
Fight the New DrugMay 14, 2021
Countless studies consistently show that porn consumers tend to struggle in their relationships. From poorer relationship quality to an increased likelihood of cheating, research suggests that porn…
Fight the New DrugMay 14, 2021
A deeper look into how the brain works reveals that addictions to harmful substances like tobacco have striking similarities to porn compulsion, including impaired decision-making.
Fight the New DrugMay 11, 2021
When a person is suffering from an addiction or compulsion, their stress response and their addiction can become intertwined in unhealthy ways, thus creating an unhealthy coping…
Fight the New DrugMay 10, 2021
Many porn consumers use porn as a self-soothing technique when they’re feeling lonely or depressed, but research suggests that porn may actually fuel mental health issues, rather…
Fight the New DrugMay 12, 2021
Sex trafficking shares a variety of symbiotic connections to pornography. Even in the production of mainstream porn, sex trafficking can still occur—and it happens more often than…
Fight the New DrugMay 15, 2021
Ironically, despite porn’s promise of improving consumers’ sex lives, there is growing evidence that porn consumption is linked to sexual dysfunction and less sexual satisfaction.
Fight the New DrugMay 13, 2021