Eur J Radiol. 2013 Mar 4. pii: S0720-048X(13)00073-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2013.01.031. Weng CB, Qian RB, Fu XM, Lin B, Han XP, Niu CS, Wang YH. Source Department of Neurosurgery, Anhui Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, 17 Lujiang Road, Hefei, Ahui Province 230001, China; School of Neurosurgery, Anhui Medical University, 81 Meishang Road, Hefei, Anhui […]
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From reddit/nofap – link The Physiological and Psychological Effects of Modern Day Pornography When being close with another girl, I started noticing how porn had affected my sex life….I no longer feel anything during sex. I imagine I am in a porn scene… and whenever I get rid of my concentration for a while, I […]
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PLoS One. 2013;8(2):e57831. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0057831. Hong SB, Zalesky A, Cocchi L, Fornito A, Choi EJ, Kim HH, Suh JE, Kim CD, Kim JW, Yi SH. Source Melbourne Neuropsychiatry Center, Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne and Melbourne Health, Parkville, Victoria, Australia ; Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Parkville, Victoria, Australia ; Division of […]
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Eur Addict Res. 2013 Feb 15;19(5):227-234. Leménager T, Gwodz A, Richter A, Reinhard I, Kämmerer N, Sell M, Mann K. Source Department of Addictive Behavior and Addiction Medicine, Central Institute of Mental Health, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany. Abstract Background: Previous studies on Internet addiction point towards a particular constellation of personality […]
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This study examined the effects of sexual reward on DeltaFosB and the effects of DeltaFosB on sexual behavior and reward. The standard molecular changes known to occur with drug addiction were found to be the same as occur with sex. In other words, DeltaFosB evolved for sexual stimuli, yet drugs hijack this very same mechanism. […]
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COMMENTS: Study found cue-induced cravings, similar to drug addicts, predicted porn addiction. Contrary to popular belief, unsatisfying sexual life had no correlation to porn addiction. Supporting the gratification hypothesis means addiction-like behaviors in response to ones chosen addiction. Laier, C., Pawlikowski, M., Pekal, J., Schulte, F. P., & Brand, M. (2013). Journal of Behavioral Addictions. […]
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Comments: PLoS One. 2013;8(2):e55162. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0055162. Epub 2013 Feb 7. Romano M, Osborne LA, Truzoli R, Reed P. Source Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy. Abstract The study explored the immediate impact of internet exposure on the mood and psychological states of internet addicts and low internet-users. Participants were given a battery of psychological […]
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PLoS One. 2013;8(2):e55162. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0055162. Epub 2013 Feb 7. Romano M, Osborne LA, Truzoli R, Reed P. Source Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy. Abstract The study explored the immediate impact of internet exposure on the mood and psychological states of internet addicts and low internet-users. Participants were given a battery of psychological tests […]
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PLoS One. 2013;8(2):e55354. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0055354. Epub 2013 Feb 7. Hoch T, Kreitz S, Gaffling S, Pischetsrieder M, Hess A. Source Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Food Chemistry Division, Emil Fischer Center, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany. Abstract Non-homeostatic hyperphagia, which is a major contributor to obesity-related hyperalimentation, is associated with the diet’s molecular composition influencing, […]
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Addict Biol. 2013 Jan 24. doi: 10.1111/adb.12033. Blasio A, Steardo L, Sabino V, Cottone P. Source Laboratory of Addictive Disorders, Departments of Pharmacology and Psychiatry, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA. Abstract Binge eating disorder is an addiction-like disorder characterized by excessive food consumption within discrete periods of time. This study was aimed […]
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