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Porn-addiction

Brain Chemicals in Porn Addiction

February 1, 2016

How Brain Chemicals Play A Role In Porn Addiction

Porn Addiction: The human brain is made up of some neurochemicals or neurotransmitters that assist the human body in communication and coordination in the day to day activities. The brain, therefore, is an important organ in the human body, without which, humans would not be able to perform any tasks.

Each and every one of the neurochemicals or neurotransmitters that compound the brain has a task to perform in the coordination of the daily chores. This depends on some factors such as; the task at hand, the place, the mood around the place on which the task is being performed. It is no wonder, therefore, that researchers have determined that even in porn addictions, there are neurochemicals involved. Mostly they are chemicals that are usually released in the brain during the act of any sexual intercourse, though, they still get released the same way since porn produces the same effects of having sexual intercourse up to a certain point. Beyond this limit, the chemicals produce entirely different effects leading to the addiction part.

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Under normal sexual intercourse practice, the brain chemicals that would get involved in the act do include; dopamine, norepinephrine, oxytocin and vasopressin, endorphins and serotonin. Each and every chemical above is secreted during sexual intercourse as they aid in the whole process through coordination of the bodies and emotional feelings of the couple making love or having sex for that matter. However, in the case of a porn addict, these chemicals are produced yes, but instead of bonding with a real human being, the get to commit to pornographic materials.

The first neurochemical produced when on watches porn or has sexual feeling, or even sexual desire is called dopamine. When somebody experiences any slight sexual feeling, which incidentally, is also caused by watching porn, the brain responds by releasing dopamine. This is released on the part of the brain called ventral striatum. This is the part of the brain that is wired wired as the reward system the reward system of the brain that acts as the pathway to experiencing pleasure. So when one consistently watches porn, dopamine surge within the brain also increases. This causes a lot of pleasure anticipation for the porn victim that they would not be able to stop themselves. Any slight change in moods triggers the urge to feel better. Hence, the person thinks of how good the porn makes them feel. This leads the brain to respond by communicating the feeling through the body making them find the porn again in an attempt to feel better.

Continued porn watching triggers increased dopamine surge within the body. This will continue up to a point where the brain stops the production of the dopamine. This end in dopamine production causes the return of that feeling, which in turn drives the victim to seek the pleasure that comes with watching porn by watching more porn. The more they continue watching, the more they crave for more porn to satisfy their urge. This is what causes the porn addiction.

Then there is the other chemical produced that is called norepinephrine. This is the chemical responsible for creating that sense of focus on the brain. The norepinephrine is released during porn watching session as it makes the brain alert and instruct it to be ready for what happens next, probably, masturbation. This tunes the brain to the activity of the body that is triggered by the porn site. Whatever the victim does to achieve satisfaction from watching porn is triggered by this chemical. In most cases, when there is no partner to have sex with, the person resort to masturbation. So each time a person watches porn, norepinephrine is produced, and with it comes the instruction for action. More porn, more norepinephrine, hence porn addiction.

Porn addiction

Oxytocin and vasopressin come next. These two chemicals are released to the brain the instance a porn watching victim takes his or her next line of action for satisfaction. This ranges from actual sex with a partner or self-satisfactory actions like masturbation. When the two chemicals are released to the brain, a sense of bonding between the person and the pornographic material takes place. They, the chemicals, create some sort of long term memory for the brain cells of the pleasurable moment the body is experiencing. In this instant, this memory stays long with the person, binding them to porn hence porn addiction.

During the act of having sex or masturbation, whose desires are created by watching porn, another chemical released to the brain is endorphins. This chemical produces feelings of pleasure and calming effect to the body. This high waves of pleasure caused on the body will drive a person to watch countless acts of porn to achieve such same feeling. This makes it difficult for them to stop watching porn.

The excitement that comes with the thought of having sex or watching porn has to end somehow if a person is actually to perform other life duties other that actual having sex. That is the feeling of calm and relaxation away from sex obsession. This occurs during orgasm when serotonin is produced.

How Brain Chemicals Play A Role In Porn Addiction

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Female Sex Addiction and Mental Disorders

January 25, 2016

Discussion: Female Sex Addiction and Mental Disorders 

First, the good news:  Sexual addiction is a legitimate mental health disorder.  This is good news because for many years therapists were taught that there was no such thing as sexual addiction because sexual addiction does not necessarily have anything to do with drugs—either legal or illegal.  In fact, it might not involve other people at all.  The sex addict may be into self-stimulation, viewing pornographic materials (either hard copy or internet), or they may be strictly using fantasy as a means of escape. There are different types of sexual addiction, and there are differing degrees of the same.  What it comes down to is that your sexuality is causing problems in your life, and you cannot stop even when you want to.  This is sexual addiction.

 Researchers have found that those who are being treated for sexual addiction are likely to have another illness besides their addiction. In fact, many patients being treated for mental illness also have some form of addictive behavior.  This can be cigarette smoking, or it can be something else. The addiction is being used in some cases to mask the symptoms of a mental illness that causes more pain than the addiction itself does.

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There are few statistics available because female sex addiction and mental disorders is a new diagnosis. This is true even though sexual addiction is not a new subject.  It is simply one that was more likely to be classified as a form of OCD than as an addiction. Sexual addiction does carry overtones of OCD, but then so do most addictions.  The thing that distinguishes sexual addiction from OCD and other mental illnesses is that it arises because of the way our brain responds to the stimulation of sex.

 

Like many other types of addictions, sexual addiction stimulates our brains to release dopamine.  Dopamine is a chemical created in our brains that has an action very much like opiates.  It can, and does, make susceptible individuals feel “high”.  And in fact, people who are susceptible to such things are high, and react much like people who are high on other types of opiates.  This can be used in an unconscious manner to mask the pain of mental illnesses such as depression, ptsd, and anxiety. Of course, it can also start as a way to mask the pain of a mental illness and then escalate to a point where it is causing more pain than the original diagnosis.

 

Another thing that makes the announcement that sex addiction is a legitimate mental health issue is that the health professionals who are most likely to come across people who may have it now posses a tool that will allow them to assess their patients and help them to treat both the mental illness and the sexual addiction.  It is necessary when a patient has both an illness and an addiction that they be treated at the same time.  Otherwise, the mental illness will cause the patient to have trouble maintaining their sobriety (however that is measured) and the addiction will undermine the treatment for the mental illness.

 

Women who present with sexual addiction can also present with a variety of mental illnesses as well.  These can include depression, PTSD, anxiety, and other illnesses.  Again, the presence of sexual addiction will complicate the process of treatment for the primary mental illness.  This is because sexual addiction in women carries its own load of guilt, shame, and depression.  In addition, because of the sexual addiction they may have put themselves in positions where even more abuse took place and they may have a series of mental illnesses which have been either caused or exacerbated by the sexual addiction. An instance here is a woman who because she suffered trauma as a child, becomes sexually addicted. To feed that addiction, she may have been in a situation where she was either raped in such a fashion that she developed PTSD as a response, or she may develop deep anxiety because she is putting herself in danger of losing everything she has if the truth about her sex life comes to light.

 

In either case, this woman started out with PTSD and possibly depression.  Now, as a result of her trying to use sex as a mechanism to deny the pain she was in she is in even more pain.  This cycle can continue until she either receives appropriate treatment or she dies as a result of the amount of pain she is now in.

 This is why I said at the beginning of this article that the announcement that female sexual addiction is a legitimate addiction is a good thing.  It helps to lessen the stigma associated with female sexual addiction and helps to increase the chances of women who need help receiving it.

Discussion: Female Sex Addiction and Mental Disorders 

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Alcoholism

Accessibility to alcohol a hindrance to recovery

December 8, 2015

Accessibility to alcohol a hindrance to recovery: Why shouldn’t i drink?

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Accessibility to alcohol is one of the most significant motivation to being addicted to alcohol

The prevalence of alcohol addiction has been necessitated by easy accessibility to alcohol which is posing a serious threat to treatment and recovery process. You will not be surprised to note that certain streets in a given capital city of a state are literally littered with alcohol joints e.g. pubs and entertainment spots. Our authorities have continually license more business directly engaging in the sales and production of alcohol in order to increase revenues for development. They do so because they have noted that the addictiveness of this product and so even if taxes were to be increased as a means of putting in some control, people will still buy to quench their thirst. It is because of this background that we at the home of addiction experts (AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center) under the able leadership of doctor Dalal Akoury have resolved to make a difference by posting very informative articles on this link to the public’s consumption so that this problem can be brought to manageable levels. Therefore we want to scrutinize how accessibility to alcohol a hindrance to recovery in this article. We therefore want to request you to stay with us on the link and together let us educate one another on the best possible ways of eradicating this scourge from our societies.

According to the experts from AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center, it is worrying that even though it’s illegal to buy alcohol in most states globally including in the United States until the age of 21, most teens and young children can still get access to this product (alcohol). We must therefore be very careful about the decisions we make concerning our usage (drinking) of alcohol. What we do affects our children greatly in the future like for instance if you stock alcohol in your refrigerator, the message you are passing to the teens is that this is a good substance and can be consumed at will after all food and drinks for family use or consumption are always kept in our refrigerators. When your children become the messengers each time you want supply of your substance whether it is alcohol, cigarette or any other substance, the children are registering real tangible points about the use and abuse of these stuff. Dear friend this is very dangerous not just for your family but to the whole society and beyond. Have you ever hard the phrase “charity begins at home?” when good things begins from home the society benefits in the same way when bad things bins from our homes the society suffers. This we can stop, prevent and avoid by choosing to do the right things with our children. Now back to our point of discussion having listen to the over view it is important to appreciate that besides the mentioned, there are several other consequences for drinking some may include:

Accessibility to alcohol a hindrance to recovery: Heavy penalty and severe punishment

The authorities in every institutions and states are putting stringent measures to curb this unbecoming habit in our young generation and therefore teens that drink will always rub shoulders with the law enforcer agencies and be arrested. Besides that they (teens) are likely to involve themselves into some unwanted behaviors and conducts like fighting, committing various kinds of crime, and even end up into suicide. There are very prevalent occurrences in teens that drink when compared to those who do not drink or do drugs. Alongside all these individuals who drink will in many cases also have problems in their social and academic lives, and remember that drinking can once ability to concentrate in his or her studies and the consequences of this is dismal performance in their grades, career, sports or any other activity they participate in. this nor normally happens because of poor coordination by the brain when it is under the influence of alcohol and substances.

Accessibility to alcohol a hindrance to recovery: Displaying actions of stupidity

The good impression according to the users of alcohol is that drinking is cool and life’s fulfilling, this is a serious misinformation because the moment the alcohol takes effect on the nervous system, the whole situation changes and what was perceived to be cool and fulfilling (drinking alcohol) all over sudden create shame and embarrassment. I strongly believe that you have meet people decently dressed on their way to drinking joints and a few hours later you meet them in very disturbing and pathetic situations. That is why we say that drinking can make people do very stupid or embarrassing things including throwing up or peeing on themselves in total disregard of their surroundings. Besides the stupid actions, drinking also gives people bad breath, and no one enjoys a hangover even to those who feel that they can’t do without the touch of the bottle. Displaying actions of stupidity can be avoided if only we can chose to seek for help in good time. Before things get out of hand to the point of regrets, you can schedule for an appointment with doctor Dalal Akoury today and together with her team of experts all your concerns about alcohol addiction and the general aspect of substance abuse will be addressed professionally.

Accessibility to alcohol a hindrance to recovery: The health risks of Alcohol consumption

When we talk about the health risk involving misuse of alcohol, you can be rest assured that it is not going to the first time you are hearing this. The consequences of misuse of alcohol have been preached since time immemorial yet our young people are still into this harmful habit. There is no doubt that individuals who drink alcohol age, gender and race not withstanding are more likely to be sexually active and eventually engages into having unsafe or unprotected sex. We are all privy to the consequences of such action which may include but not limited to unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases which can be very fatal to the point of death. Besides that doctor Akoury is registering that the risk of injuring one’s yourself, maybe even fatally, is higher especially when you’re under the influence of alcohol. Shocking as it may sound, it has been established that about one half of all drowning death cases among people are actually related to alcohol use. There is therefore no doubt that the use of alcohol is in itself going to greatly increase the chance of people or users of alcohol to be involved in a car crash, homicide, or suicide. All this fatalities can be brought to manageable levels by taking immediate actions of getting help from the right professionals like doctor Dalal Akoury MD, President and founder of AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center.

Finally as we bring this discussion to an end, there are also nutritional effects that come with alcohol consumptions. Like for instance, our young people are most likely to get fat or have health problems if they are consistently abusing alcohol. According to one of the studies conducted by the University of Washington it was established that people who regularly had five or more drinks in a row starting at age 13 were much more likely to be overweight or have high blood pressure by age 24 than their non-drinking peers. People who continue drinking heavily well into adulthood risk damaging their organs, such as the liver, heart, and brain. These findings can be very scary but you can chose to correct that by scheduling for an appointment with doctor Dalal Akoury a veteran addiction expert of several decades today so that all your concerns can be addressed professionally and adequately.

Accessibility to alcohol a hindrance to recovery: Why shouldn’t i drink?

 

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Misuse of alcohol

Alcohol consumption consequences and hidden facts

December 2, 2015

Alcohol consumption consequences and hidden facts: Alcohol addiction

Getting the facts right about alcohol consumption

Getting the facts right about alcohol consumption is a must for everyone whether you are directly or indirectly affected because we all have a duty to perform in the eradication of alcohol abuse

Different state across the globe has put certain parameters aimed at controlling the consumption of alcohol. With all these efforts the rate at which alcohol is being consumed is worrying ad so we ask are these parameters working. Is there a need of doing more? To answer that questions we want to narrow down the discussion to getting the truth about Alcohol consumption consequences and hidden facts, and with the help of professionals from AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center, we are going to reveal certain facts which you really don’t want to miss. I want therefore request you to stay with us on the link because doctor Dalal Akoury MD, President and founder of AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center is up to the task having practiced in this discipline for over two decades, she will be able to address all your concerns professionally. You can therefore seek for more professional information about alcohol consumption direct from the experts by scheduling for an appointment with doctor Dalal Akoury even as we progress into the discussion.

And just like we have mentioned it is no secrete anymore that everyone is well informed of the legal drinking age throughout the globe. And in the United States where most of our references are going to made as we build on this discussion the acceptable drinking age is at a minimum of 21. That is the government ceiling however and according to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, it is shocking and sincerely regrettable that almost up to 80% of our young high school students have at least tried alcohol. The rules have not been effective in keeping the teens to testing the waters with alcohol. And since the decision as whether to drink is a personal decision that we each eventually have to make, many young people have found themselves drinking out of peer pressure and fear of being left out. The sense of belonging and fitting in has not worked well for our teen more so when it comes to the consumption of alcohol and drug abuse. It is because of such that we have prioritized on this article to provide some information on alcohol, including but not limited to how it affects your body so that you can make an educated choice in your life about the consumption of alcohol. Now what exactly is alcohol to you? Let’s find out from the experts at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under the able leadership of doctor Dalal Akoury.

Alcohol consumption consequences and hidden facts: What is alcohol?

The production process of alcohol is funny and interesting. It is actually created when certain grains, fruits, or vegetables are fermented through a process known as the fermentation. This is a process that that involves the usage of yeast or bacteria to transform the sugars in the food into alcohol. Doctor Akoury is registering that the process of fermentation is one that is used to produce many necessary items including everything from cheese to medications. Alcohol is actually produced in different forms and can serve or be used in different multiple ways including being used as a cleaner, an antiseptic, or a sedative. And that brings us to our next focal point which is “if alcohol is a natural product, why then do teens need to be concerned about it is consumption? Professionally doctor Akoury explains that when people drink alcohol, it’s absorbed into their bloodstream. From there, it affects the central nervous system which includes the brain and spinal cord, which controls virtually all body functions. At the moment a lot of studies are being conducted more so with regards to the teens alcohol consumption. And with the knowledge that the human brain is still developing during our teens growth and development, scientists are researching are working around the clock to establish the effects and consequences of drinking alcohol can have on the teen brain. We will be responding on that as it develops from time to time so this is the place to be for all the health information you need to have about alcohol consumption.

Alcohol consumption consequences and hidden facts: How does it affect the body?

I am certain that it will not pass your conscience that alcohol is a depressant, which means that it slows down the function of the central nervous system and essentially affecting the whole body operations. How does it succeed in this? According to the experts from AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center, Alcohol actually blocks some of the messages trying to get to the brain. When this happens, alcohol will alters a person’s perceptions, emotions, movement, vision, and hearing thereby rendering the victim totally incapacitated to function normally.

One reason why people often get into drinking is because of the passive benefits of its consumption, like for instance it is believed that when alcohol is consumed in very small amounts, it can help a person feel more relaxed or less anxious. However any consumption of alcohol above normal will certainly cause greater changes in the brain, resulting in intoxication. People who have overused alcohol may stagger, lose their coordination, and slur their speech. They will probably be confused and disoriented. Depending on the person, intoxication can make someone very friendly and talkative or very aggressive and angry. Reaction times are slowed dramatically and that explains why people are often advised not to drink and drive. This is because when under the influence of alcohol also known as intoxication, such individuals may think that they’re moving properly when they’re not. They may act totally out of character.

When large amounts of alcohol are consumed in a short period of time, what is commonly referred to us alcohol poisoning may occur. Alcohol poisoning is exactly what it sounds like, that is to say that the body has become poisoned by large amounts of alcohol. There are several indicators of this but normally the first one will be violent vomiting. When this goes to the extreme, experiences like extreme sleepiness, unconsciousness, difficulty in breathing, dangerously low blood sugar, seizures and sometimes even death may result. These feelings are realistic and are no fix ion, therefore the sooner you chose life the better for you and your whole family and the society as a whole.

Alcohol consumption consequences and hidden facts: Why do teens drink?

Experimentation with alcohol during the teen years is common. Some reasons that teens use alcohol and other drugs may also include: curiosity, to feel good, reduce stress, and relax and the sense of belonging also referred to us fitting in. Finally doctor Akoury say that owing to the content about alcohol in the media very young kids see advertising messages showing beautiful people enjoying life giving the impression that for one to enjoy life alcohol has a role to play. And because many parents use alcohol like beer or wine at dinner time children often feel that alcohol seems harmless and so they get motivated to try. Is that what you want for your kids?

Alcohol consumption consequences and hidden facts: Alcohol addiction

 

 

 

 

 

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Drug addiction problems must be solved medically

December 2, 2015

Drug addiction problems must be solved professionally: Consult with AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center

Drug addiction

Drug addiction problems must be solved professionally if we want to defeat this scourge from our lives and society.

The fight against alcohol and drug addiction is one campaign that is not about to end any time soon. Each day new developments come up for fighting the vice yet at the same time users of these drugs also get more rooted to their addictive habits. Even though a lot is being done to correct this problem, many people are still suffering in silence for various reasons including denial. As addiction professionals from AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center, we have made it a priority to help in finding lasting solutions about alcohol and drug addiction. And that is why we have consistently posted very informative blogs on this site to create more awareness and to educate the public of some of the actions they can take even before the get to us for help. Therefore “Drug addiction problems must be solved” is our choice topic for this article because it has come to our attention that despite the information available in the market about addiction recovery process and treatment, a majority of the societies are still ailing from this problem. Remember that AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center is an establishment of doctor Dalal Akoury MD and also the President of the institution. Doctor Akoury is a veteran addiction expert who has dedicated several decades of her life in bringing hope to the hopeless drug addicts not just in the US but across the globe. Therefore if you think that you or someone you care about is addicted to drugs or alcohol, help is on the way if only you can schedule for an appointment with doctor Akoury today because drug addiction problems must be solved professionally.

However doctor Akoury is encouraging that even as you consider making that appointment, it is very important to note that the genesis of this entire recovery journey begins with you recognizing that you have a problem. This is the first step in getting help. We know that many people often think that they can tame or kick out the problem all by themselves, but the reality is that rarely works and that explains why getting help to tame the scourge of addiction is very important. Having felt that there are some signs of addiction in you, there are very many approaches you can apply including talking to someone you trust to help you make the right and productive decisions. Therefore if this is the approach you are considering, then it may help to talk to a friend or someone of your own age group at first, nonetheless a supportive and understanding adult should be your best option for getting help. We also know that sometimes it may not be easy for you to share this with your parents and therefore if this be the case, then you might want to approach a school counselor, a relative, a doctor, your favorite teacher, or even a religious leader. You must have noticed that the very moment you recognize the problem, action plan takes root and this is surely a step in the right direction.

Just to bring you up to speed with what to expect, it is important to understand from the very beginning that, overcoming addiction is not easy. Great determination will be expected of you along the way. And probably you will realize that quitting drugs or drinking is going to be one of the hardest things you or your friend have ever done. Even though that is so but be encouraged that it’s not a sign of weakness if you need professional help from a trained drug counselor or therapist. Most people who try to kick a drug or alcohol problem need professional assistance or a treatment program to do so and so you are not alone, keep on fighting because the end result is worth the sacrifice. Now let me bring to your attention some of the tips you need to succeed in this fight.

Drug addiction problems must be solved professionally: Tips for recovery

Once you start a treatment program, you may want to consider trying the following tips to make the road to recovery less bumpy:

Share with your friends about your decision to stop using drugs. This is very important because going forward you will need only those friends who will be kind enough to support your recovery journey entirely and drop those that will pull you back.

Moral support is very important and therefore always asks your friends or family to be available whenever you need them. During this journey a time will come when it will necessary that you call for support even during very odd hours of the night. Your friends should be therefore you and remember that if you’re going through a tough time, don’t try to handle things on your own and accept the help your family and friends offer.

Be very selective on the invitations you receive and only accept that won’t involve drugs or alcohol. Going to the movies is probably safe, but you may want to skip a Friday night party until you’re feeling more secure.

The temptation will always be there sometimes; therefore put in some strategies about what you’ll do should you find yourself in a place with drugs or alcohol. This may also mean planning with your parents, siblings, or other supportive friends so that if you call home using a specific code, they’ll know that your call is a signal to them that you need a ride out of there.

Moments of relapse; such times will always be there but always encourage yourself, that having an addiction doesn’t make a person bad or weak. If you fall back, talk to an adult as soon as possible and pick up the pieces and move on. There’s nothing to be ashamed about, however it’s important to get help soon so that all of the hard work you put into your recovery is not lost.

If you’re worried about a friend who has an addiction, you can use these tips to help him or her. For example, let your friend know that you are available to talk or offer your support. If you notice a friend backsliding, talk about it openly and ask what you can do to help.

If your friend is going back to drugs or drinking and won’t accept your help, don’t be afraid to talk to a nonthreatening, understanding adult, like your parent or school counselor. It may seem like you’re ratting your friend out, but it’s the best support you can offer.

And most importantly, offer a friend who’s struggling with addiction lots of encouragement and praise. It may seem funny, but hearing that you care is just the kind of motivation your friend needs.

Drug addictions must be solved professionally: Staying clean

Finally doctor Akoury is emphasizing that recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction doesn’t end with a 6-week or so treatment program you take in an institution. This is a lifelong process and we want to encourage you to consider calling us at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center for further direction. We will always be here for you and if you ever have a relapse, take immediate action because this can be very critical and getting help right away is advisable so that you don’t undo all the hard work you put into your initial recovery and remember don’t be a fried of relapse it is normal and not a failure on your part.

Drug addiction problems must be solved professionally: Consult with AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center

 

 

 

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