Why Is “Addiction to Porn” Not Treated Seriously Like “Substance Addiction”?

Question by !: Why is “addiction to porn” not treated seriously like “substance addiction”?

Ike, you naughty boy! You know I’m not a prude!
It’s just that it does seem that some people do have a problem with it, like they are obsessed, and need more and more, and they just kind of push there partner away…

Best answer:

Answer by ricky
for that it should involve anal addiction, rules are rules ergh!!

Answer by Corey
Because sex is an innate desire, chemical dependencies are not.

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