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Statistics

My people perish for a lack of knowledge

Statistics can be an useful tool to help aid you in your recovery. We use the information on this page to better understand how we can help you.

Why should you care about statistics?

It’s important for recovering addicts to know the negative statistics related to their addiction for several key reasons:

  1. Increased Awareness: Understanding the harsh realities and potential consequences of addiction, including relapse rates and the physical, emotional, and social tolls, can serve as a powerful wake-up call. This awareness helps individuals recognize the seriousness of their situation and the importance of sustained effort in recovery.

  2. Motivation for Change: Negative statistics can act as a deterrent. By knowing how many people face severe consequences—like overdose, health complications, or legal issues—due to addiction, individuals may feel more motivated to commit to their recovery journey and avoid becoming part of those statistics.

  3. Realistic Expectations: Recovery is often a long-term process with potential setbacks. Knowing relapse rates or the challenges faced by others can help individuals set realistic expectations, preventing disillusionment if they encounter difficulties. It helps normalize the struggle and emphasizes that setbacks don’t mean failure.

  4. Fostering Accountability: Being aware of the negative outcomes linked to addiction encourages personal accountability. It reminds individuals that their choices impact not only their own lives but also the lives of their loved ones, potentially pushing them to stay on the path to sobriety.

  5. Empowerment Through Knowledge: While the statistics can be daunting, they can also be empowering. Once individuals know the risks, they can make informed decisions, actively work on prevention strategies, and seek out additional support when necessary.

We believe that no one should have to live a life addicted to pornography.  We also believe that you are more than capable of being set free.  Knowing the statistics related to this battle helps us understand what we're up against and will help us see why we should desperately pursue a life of recovery.

Did you know?

50%

of pastors regularly look at porn

69%

of American men view online porn each year.

42%

of women in the U.S.A watched porn within the last year.

93%

of teen boys have been exposed to internet porn in some form.

98%

of porn use in the U.S.A was via online websites.

69%

of porn users viewed porn on their smart phones in the U.S.A

21%

of men in the U.S.A agree that porn is "very bad" for people.

39%

of women in the U.S.A agree that porn is "very bad" for people.

78%

of participants in a study who reported watching pornography in the last 24 hours reported unhappiness with their physical appearance.

51%

likelihood of divorce or separation was found for a 20-year-old when pornography was introduced into a previously pornography-free relationship based on 2018 study.

11%

of men reported some agreement with the statement “I am addicted to pornography.”

70%

of women exhibited PTSD symptoms directly linked to the trauma of discovery/disclosure of the partner’s sexual addiction.

References

AddictionHelp.com. (2024). Porn addiction statistics: Rates, demographics, and effects. AddictionHelp.
Robb-Dover, K. (2024, July 21). Revealing statistics re: Pornography addiction. FHE Health.
Pulsipher, H. (2022, November 18). Pornography use among young adults in the United States. Ballard Brief.
Brand, M., Young, K. S., Laier, C., Wölfling, K., & Potenza, M. N. (2016). Integrating psychological and neurobiological considerations regarding the development and maintenance of specific Internet-use disorders: An Interaction of Person-Affect-Cognition-Execution (I-PACE) model. Journal of Behavioral Addictions, 5(1), 30–39.
Steffens, Barbara & Rennie, Robyn. (2006). The Traumatic Nature of Disclosure for Wives of Sexual Addicts. Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity. 13. 247-267. 10.1080/10720160600870802. 

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