Decades of studies from respected institutions have demonstrated significant impacts of porn consumption on individuals, relationships, and society.

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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. Welcome to part one of our get the fact 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 why porn can be difficult

to quit. You can find the sources to the claims made in this episode or read along at

Ft&D.org forward slash get the facts.

Now, let's get to the episode.

Does the name Pavlov ring any bells for you?

In case it doesn't, here's a refresher.

Ivan Pavlov was a researcher during the early 1900s

who became famous for his laboratory full of dogs.

That's because one day he discovered that, at mill times, the dogs would salivate,

not only when they saw their food, but when they heard the footsteps of the caretakers.

This discovery fascinated Pavlov, so he began to experiment.

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