Changes in the brain are similar to those that are observed in other addictions, including drugs and alcohol. Just as these foreign substances change the way the brain processes information and responds, so does pornography. It can affect users to the point that they are experiencing negative responses; this can be social, financial, or psychological, all of which are linked to addictions and the harm it causes. The realization that pornographic material is changing the brains is an important finding. It shows that this is a serious issue that needs to be addressed before it hits epidemic levels, as have occurred with other types of addictions.
