The following post is geared toward those in recovery from a struggle with porn. While Fight the New Drug is not a recovery-focused resource, we encourage anyone…
Fight the New DrugJune 26, 2018
Articles in Brain Science
The full study can be accessed here. Can pornography be addictive? An fMRI study of men seeking treatment for problematic pornography use. Authors: Mateusz, Gola; Małgorzata, Wordecha;…
Fight the New DrugJune 13, 2018
Dear FTND, I was messed up over believing pornography was sex. The things I had seen on screen were things I believed I should be excited and…
Fight the New DrugJune 11, 2018
Science and research are catching up with the facts about porn and its findings are becoming clearer—it's harmful. Did you know that porn can mess with your head, rewiring the actual chemistry of…
Fight the New DrugMay 31, 2018
By now, it's common knowledge that smoking cigarettes is unhealthy for you. Most of us can list off the negative effects that smoking has on the human…
Fight the New DrugMay 1, 2018
The full study can be accessed here. Trait and State Impulsivity in Males with Tendency Towards Internet-Pornography-Use Disorder Authors: Stephanie Antonsa, Matthias Brand Published: December 2017 Peer-Reviewed…
Fight the New DrugApril 24, 2018
A top psychosexual therapist is warning about a surge in the number of young men suffering sexual health problems because of online pornography, according to a report…
Fight the New DrugApril 23, 2018
Is pornography addiction even a thing? There’s an ongoing debate right now in the media, and even in academic circles, over whether compulsive porn consumption is truly…
Fight the New DrugMarch 28, 2018
The full study can be accessed here. Ventral striatum activity when watching preferred pornographic pictures is correlated with symptoms of internet porn addiction Authors: Matthias Brand, Jan Snagowski, Christian…
Fight the New DrugMarch 21, 2018
For many people, watching porn is something they think they can separate from the rest of their life. It may seem like someone's browser history and life in…
Fight the New DrugMarch 5, 2018
Cover image from Wheelock College. The following article was originally posted on Public Health Post. Why Porn is a Public Health Issue By Dr. Gail Dines, Ph.D., Chair,…
Fight the New DrugMarch 2, 2018