The World Health Organization says we don't have enough research to say that this actually fits the classification for addiction. The APA version which is called the DSM-5 and I can't even actually remember the diagnostic something but that's like they're a big one yeah okay so you know that one they haven't included it at all. Even the ICD has moved further and they cited the lack of empirical evidence to say that we can actually include this.
In part one of this three-part series, Ryan Hewitt shares his fascinating research on addiction and porn. You’ll discover how, in many cases, perceived addiction around porn is rooted in an internal battle rather than an actual addiction, and why we have to be cautious about labeling our impulses as an addiction.
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