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Internet Sex Addiction Treated With Naltrexone (2008)

Comments: Naltrexone is an opioid receptor antagonist used primarily in the management of alcohol dependence and opioid dependence. The article has excellent explanations of the addictive process and behavioral addictions. by Michael Bostwick, MD and Jeffrey A. Bucci, MD doi: 10.4065/83.2.226 Mayo Clinic Proceedings, February 2008 vol. 83 no. 2 226-230 View online Article Outline […]

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Weight Gain Is Associated with Reduced Striatal Response to Palatable Food (2010) HUMANS

Comment: Study demonstrates in humans that food – a natural reinforcer – can cause a decline in dopamine receptors. Is Internet porn less stimulating than “highly palatable” food? Dopamine receptors in the striatum are probably related to porn addiction

LAY ARTICLE: Research Examines Vicious Cycle of Overeating and Obesity (abstract below)

Released: 9/29/2010 4:30 PM EDT
Source: University of Texas at Austin

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Dopamine D2 receptors in addiction-like reward dysfunction and compulsive eating in obese rats (2010)

Comment: This study demonstrates that when an animal is given unlimited access, a strong natural reinforcer (very stimulating food) can cause a decline in D2 receptors. This decline was seen in nearly all rats, and occurred quite rapidly. When “highly palatable” food was removed, the rats refused to eat normal chow. The rats continued to […]

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What about masturbation without porn?

Not sure how to masturbate without porn? Ask anyone over 40! Remember: your ancestors didn’t have the internet. Therefore they didn’t fall into the trap of conditioning their sexual template to everything associated with their porn use, such voyeurism, multiple tabs, HD streaming hardcore, searching/seeking, endless novelty. It can also include porn-induced fetishes, strange acts, […]

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6 months – ED: It is nice to actually get aroused by little things

Recovery from porn addictionIt took me multiple attempts (and I learned from each attempt) but I have now been masturbation and porn free for six months.

The first step (I know this is cliché) is recognizing you have a problem- knowing that your chronic masturbation to porn has adversely affected your life and relationships. I could write a book on how much better my life is now.

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