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My name is Garrett Johnson, and you're listening to Consider Before Consuming, a podcast by Fight

the New Drug. And in case you're new here, Fight the New Drug is a non-religious and non-legislative

organization that exists to provide individuals the

opportunity to make an informed decision regarding pornography by raising awareness on its harmful effects

using only science, facts, and personal accounts. During these episodes, we cover a wide variety

of topics that may be triggering to some.

Listener discretion is advised.

Welcome to part 13 of our Get the Facts series, where we explore the research on a specific

topic surrounding porn's harms on individuals, relationships, and society to help you

be more informed and empowered with the facts.

Today's episode is how porn can affect the brain like a drug. You can find the sources to the

claims made in this episode or read along at Ftndd.org forward slash get the facts. Now let's get to the

episode.

On the surface, tobacco and porn don't seem to have much in common. Because of its well-known harmful effects, tobacco is kept behind the counter at the gas station and requires an adult

ID to purchase. Porn, however, is available almost anywhere with an internet connection.

Tobacco can quickly become an expensive habit, while a habit with porn can be completely free.

But is a habit like smoking tobacco at all similar to consuming porn? The simple answer? Absolutely yes. The more complicated

answer, still yes, but with a caveat. At a certain point, a direct comparison between the effects of drugs

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