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There was an interesting radio show this past Motzai Shabbos on the popular show "Headlines" (supposedly about 30,000 listeners) with Radio Host Dovid Lichtenstein.

The show was called "Dealing with Internet Addiction and Pornography"

• With Rabbi Aharon Lopian Rosh HaYeshiva Lev Aryeh, Yerushalayim - (12 mins)
• With Yaakov, Founder of Guard Your Eyes - (25 mins)
• Interviews with victims of Internet addiction - (49 mins)

Click here to download the show or listen by phone on the Halacha Headlines Hotline: 732.806.8700

Two articles that mention divorce/pornography connection that Yakov mentioned in the interview:

Testimony from Hearing on Pornography's Impact on Family and Marriage

Beginning pornography use associated with increase in probability of divorce

Yakov also made a claim that porn is addictive. Here is how:

Do you have a problem with obsessive and compulsive porn use? Have you seriously tried the tools on GYE and feel that you are not getting better? Maybe it’s time to consider joining a 12-Step program.

Porn Anonymous (PA)
If you’re compulsively acting-out with pornography and masturbation we suggest you explore joining Porn Anonymous (PA). If you need help deciding whether to join PA, call Michael at 347-699-2368, or email help@pornanonymous.org to schedule a time to talk. For more information visit pornanonymous.org (Hebrew: p-a.org.il / Yiddish: pa-yid.org).

Sexaholics Anonymous (SA)
If your compulsive acting-out has progressed beyond the screen (with other people, paid sexual services, etc.) we suggest you explore joining Sexaholics Anonymous (SA). To figure out if SA is for you, call Dov at 917-414-8205, or email Dov at dov@guardyoureyes.org to schedule a time to talk. For more information visit www.sa.org.