There have been many scientific advances on addictive behaviors and how the brain works. It is believed that the brain slowly molds drug behaviors and addictions through brain circuitry, genes, and how environmental factors affect them. Alcohol especially seems to have a strong effect on the brain, which may in turn develop into an addiction and can even be passed through hereditary genes. NIDA Director Dr. Nora D. Volkow claims that “Drug addiction is a brain disease”. He further states that while drug and alcohol may originally be taken voluntarily, it very quickly spins out of control and the user [...]

Researchers believe that all addictions, whether they are for work, pornography, eating, sex, or gambling have very similar processes going on inside the brain. Dr. Sabine Grüsser-Sinopoli of Germany believes “Addiction is all the same”. This ideology is very profound in that it means any overindulgence we choose to partake of may in fact become an addiction with negative effects to our health. Many of us like to dismiss pornography as something harmless, with a “Guys will be Guys” attitude. Others believe that it is destructive to families and demeaning to women. However, regardless of whether society or our environments [...]

Anxiety and Porn Addiction: FAQ Is there a link between anxiety and Sex Addiction? Anxiety and Addictions often go hand in hand.  Anxiety is an emotion that seeks to be relieved immediately.  Very often, when we feel anxious about a particular issue, we may try to solve the problem or plan ways to mitigate the issue.   When anxiety is limited to a definite issue, it can be resolved with effective problem-solving methods.  However, people who are prone to worry or feel anxious will tell you that certain issues can trigger anxiety symptoms that are way out of proportion or reasonable. [...]