Neurosci Biobehav Rev. 2009 Jul;33(7):1109-32. doi: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2009.05.005. Epub 2009 May 27. Alice Egerton,*,a,b,c Mitul A Mehta,a,b,c Andrew J Montgomery,a,b Julia M Lappin,a,c Oliver D Howes,a,c Suzanne J Reeves,a,c Vincent J Cunningham,d and Paul M Grasbya,b Author information ► Copyright and License information ► The publisher’s final edited version of this article is available at Neurosci […]
COMMENTS: Study examined what nerve cells in the reward center are activated with water and with cocaine. Study found a small overlap between cocaine and water (and food in a previous experiment). However – later studies will find that drugs activate the same neurons as sex. The Journal of Neuroscience, 1 June 2000, 20(11): 4255-4266; […]
COMMENTS: Study examined what nerve cells in the reward center are activated with water and with cocaine. Study found a small overlap between cocaine and water (and food in a previous experiment). However – later studies will find that drugs activate the same neurons as sex. The Journal of Neuroscience, 3 December 2003, 23(35): 11214-11223; […]
Neuroscience. 2010 Mar 31;166(3):771-84. doi: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2009.12.070. Epub 2010 Jan 4. Frohmader KS, Wiskerke J, Wise RA, Lehman MN, Coolen LM. Source Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada, N6A 5C1. Abstract Methamphetamine (Meth) is a highly addictive stimulant. Meth abuse is commonly associated […]
I’ve been on no porn/masturbation for about 3 months now and I wanted to give some background and share my thoughts on my experience so far. Some quick info- 34 years old Exposed to porn at a young age-10ish. Been masturbating frequently since but got heavy into porn at about 20. I have had sensitivity […]
Read More… from Age 34 – ED since 16: This thing can be conquered on ALL levels
Well everyone it has been a long journey to this point. Background: I started PMO when I was 10 years old. For the past 12-13 years it has basically run my life. I was addicted by age 12. When I say addicted I mean using 4-10 times a day. Spending 4-8 hours a day on […]
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Brain Res. 2006 December 18; 1126(1): 56–65. Published online 2006 September 15. doi: 10.1016/j.brainres.2006.08.050 Robert L. Meisel and Amanda J. Mullins Author information ► Copyright and License information ► The publisher’s final edited version of this article is available at Brain Res See other articles in PMC that cite the published article. Go to: Abstract […]
ERK is another molecule activated by drugs of abuse and natural rewards. When blocked no addiction occurs. Curr Opin Pharmacol. 2007 Feb;7(1):77-85. Epub 2006 Nov 7. Girault JA, Valjent E, Caboche J, Hervé D. Source INSERM, UMR-S536, F-75005, Paris, France. [email protected] Abstract Drug addiction results in part from the distortion of dopamine-controlled plasticity, and extracellular […]
Read More… from ERK2: a logical AND gate critical for drug-induced plasticity? (2006)
Wow. So that was pretty intense. After 20 years of on again off again addiction I’ve finally conquered my demons. I will tell my story in brief, then offer tips, and then go out into reality and enjoy whatever time I have left here. 5th grade, I was the new kid. Mercilessly bullied, picked on, […]
Read More… from Age 30 – Escalated to transexual porn: my tips on beating porn addiction
Brain Res. 2006 Dec 18;1126(1):56-65. Epub 2006 Sep 15. Meisel RL, Mullins AJ. Source Department of Psychological Sciences, Purdue University, 703 Third Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA. [email protected] Abstract The neurobiology of female sexual behavior has largely focused on mechanisms of hormone action on nerve cells and how these effects translate into the display […]