J Neurosci. 2008 Apr 2;28(14):3586-94. doi: 10.1523/JNEUROSCI.5309-07.2008. Shaw P1, Kabani NJ, Lerch JP, Eckstrand K, Lenroot R, Gogtay N, Greenstein D, Clasen L, Evans A, Rapoport JL, Giedd JN, Wise SP. Author information Abstract Understanding the organization of the cerebral cortex remains a central focus of neuroscience. Cortical maps have relied almost exclusively on the […]
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J Neurosci. Author manuscript; available in PMC Nov 11, 2011. Published in final edited form as: J Neurosci. May 11, 2011; 31(19): 7174–7177. doi: 10.1523/JNEUROSCI.0054-11.2011 PMCID: PMC3157294 NIHMSID: NIHMS297379 Armin Raznahan, MD PhD,1,2 Phillip Shaw, MD PhD,1 Francois Lalonde, PhD,1 Mike Stockman,1 Gregory L Wallace, PhD,1 Dede Greenstein, PhD,1 Liv Clasen, PhD,1 Nitin Gogtay, MD,1 […]
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‘Homosexual OCD’: Straight Men Who Suspect They Are Gay Some psychologists think that gay acceptance has hindered recognition of homosexual obsessive compulsive disorder. Steven Brodsky, a psychologist who specializes in obsessive-compulsive disorder, says that at any one time he has a “handful” of clients who are straight and suspect that they are gay. Brodsky, who […]
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Image of the reward circuitry of the brain Host Gary Wilson discusses the science of why Internet porn is different from porn of the past, the Coolidge Effect, supernormal stimuli, the molecular switch common to all addictions (Delta FosB), and the unique vulnerability of adolescents to addiction. Listen to September 18, 2012 radio show “Your […]
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Gary Wilson and Alexander Rhodes discuss why he founded NoFap, and why there are already more than 32,000 “Fapstronauts.” Alexander recounts the benefits he and others have seen from taking a “NoFap Challenge,” as well as the role of adolescent masturbation, the limitations of existing research, and other related topics. Listen to October 16, 2012 […]
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A 25-year old describes his withdrawal and recovery of erectile health after quitting Internet porn. Listen to Nov. 20, 2012 radio show “Your Brain in the Cybersex Jungle” Gabe’s second show with Gary – Gabe answers questions about porn-induced ED (show #20) Related links: Adolescent Brain Meets Highspeed Internet Porn (2013) Why Shouldn’t Johnny Watch […]
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“Femstronauts” from Reddit.NoFap are experiencing familiar porn-related problems and benefits from quitting. Gary discusses this phenomenon with his guest Marnia (his wife). Listen To Show Also see: Jag väljer bort sex med en partner – (“I opt out of sex with a partner” (Sweden) Comments by women under this article Sexual energy and the single […]
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Has the Web stolen your mojo? Listen and find out in these radio shows Whether it’s Internet pornography, Facebook, or video-games, constant stimulation at a click is new to mankind. Many brains are finding it too much to handle. Gary examines the evolutionary and neurochemical reasons, with attention to the unique vulnerability of adolescent brains. […]
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Int J Prev Med. 2013 Dec;4(12):1429-37. Kamal NN, Mosallem FA. Abstract BACKGROUND: Problematic Internet Use (PIU) is a growing problem in Egyptian adolescents. This study was designed to assess the prevalence of PIU among high school students in El-Minia Governorate and to determine the personal, clinical, and social characteristics of them. METHODS: A cross-sectional study […]
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Dialogues Clin Neurosci. 2013 Dec;15(4):431-43. Eric J. Nestler, MD, PhD* Author information ► Copyright and License information ► Go to: Abstract Despite the importance of numerous psychosocial factors, at its core, drug addiction involves a biological process: the ability of repeated exposure to a drug of abuse to induce changes in a vulnerable brain that […]
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