With the introduction of the Internet, there has been a major increase in pornography use in America. The readings show that many young people are drawn to pornography, and can experience many difficult consequences.

In this activity, you will discuss the signs that one’s use is becoming addictive and identify ways that you may be able to assist these individuals to reduce the harm that the abuse is doing to them.

Watch the videos: Porn addiction (Part 2) and Porn addiction (Part 5) from the series Your brain on porn.

Review the following Websites:

• Wilson, G. (2011, November 22). Porn addiction is not sex addiction-and why it matters. Retrieved from http://yourbrainonporn.com/porn-addiction-not-sex-addiction-and-why-it-matters
• Willingham, T. (2013, January 4). The stats on Internet pornography, Daily Infographic. Retrieved from http://dailyinfographic.com/the-stats-on-internet-pornography-infographic
• Wilson, G. (2010, April 12). What does withdrawal from porn addiction look like? Your Brain On Porn. Retrieved from http://yourbrainonporn.com/what-does-withdrawal-from-porn-look-like

Assume that you have a client who has recently been identified as having an addiction to pornography.

Discuss the list of symptoms that confirm a pornography addiction. What suggestions would you make for treatment?