Public conversations help reduce shame. Ore Oduba recently showed tremendous courage by speaking publicly about his 30-year struggle with pornography addiction. Stories like his matter. When public figures speak openly about addiction, they help challenge stigma and create space for others to seek support and treatment. At AFAR, we believe education, research, and honest conversation all play critical roles in changing how behavioral addictions are understood. Pornography add

Founder of AFAR Awarded Fulbright for Sexual Addiction Research A landmark moment has arrived for the field of addiction science. Dr. Patrick Carnes, a pioneer in the study and treatment of sexual addiction, has received the prestigious Fulbright Canada Palix Foundation award in Brain Science. Through this award, he will conduct groundbreaking research into the genetics of sexual addiction and serve as Distinguished Visiting Chair at the University of Alberta. The honor place