Addiction in the Age of Anonymity - Addiction/Recovery eBulletin

DOES PORN MATTER? –

July 13, 2025 – One key driver of this trend is the shifting perception that consuming pornography is socially acceptable. In contemporary society, drug addiction is still viewed as the most serious form of dependence, while other behavioural addictions—such as porn and gaming—are often trivialised. During the initiation phase of pornography addiction, metacognitive awareness and conscious engagement are vital. Without these, individuals may enter a psychological “deadlock,” limiting their emotional and sexual development. Among compulsive users…

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