Pornhub conspired to make one man's life a 'living nightmare,' lawsuit claims

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Pornhub conspired to make porn addiction recovery advocate's life 'living nightmare': lawsuit

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Gambling Disorder: 4 Truths from a Groundbreaking New Study

When you picture someone with a gambling disorder, a specific image might come to mind. But what if that stereotype is outdated and dangerously incomplete?

A groundbreaking new study from an innovative program in Madrid called ‘Adcom’ reveals that the digital age is forging a new, more complex, and more hidden type of gambling addict. This research, based on hundreds of individuals who sought help voluntarily. And it challenges our most common assumptions about who is affected and why. 

This article shares the most impactful and counter-intuitive findings from this research.

Prepare to see what gambling addiction really looks like today.

1. It’s Rarely Just About Gambling: The Hidden Mental Health Crisis

One of the study’s most critical findings is the extremely high rate at which Gambling Disorder co-occurs with other serious mental health conditions.

This situation, known as “Gambling Dual Disorder (GDD),” suggests that gambling is not an isolated issue. It’s a symptom of a much larger mental health struggle. 

Among the participants who self-referred for a gambling problem, the numbers were stark: 

• 57.4% showed evidence of other psychopathological symptoms. 
• 64.9% experienced significant symptoms of depression.
• 51.3% were at risk for an anxiety disorder.
• 37.4% screened positive for ADHD.

This reframes gambling not as a simple lack of willpower, but as a complex disorder deeply intertwined with a person’s overall mental well-being. To be effective, treatment cannot just focus on the gambling; it must address these co-occurring conditions as well. 

Gambling Disorder can be defined as “persistent and recurrent problematic gambling that leads to significant impairment or distress”.

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2. The Digital Divide: Online and Offline People with Gambling Disorder Are Strikingly Different People

This complex mental health picture becomes even more fragmented when we look at where the gambling happens. A divide that is creating two entirely different profiles of addiction.

The study revealed significant and clear differences between online gambling versus those who struggled with offline gambling. The most compelling demographic contrasts paint a clear picture: 

• Age: The average online gambler was 30.6 years old, a full generation younger than the average offline gambler at 43.4 years old.
• Gender: While men were the majority in both groups, the disparity was much greater online. Only 5.3% of online gamblers were female, compared to 20.5% of offline gamblers.
• Prior Treatment: Individuals with offline gambling problems were far more likely to have previously sought help for a mental health issue (62.1%) than those with online problems (42.9%). 

These differences are profound.

Technology has fractured the landscape of addiction. It’s created a younger, more isolated cohort that is harder to reach.

The fact that this online group has had significantly less prior contact with mental health services suggests a new, underserved population. A population that may not be captured by traditional outreach and may be less aware of their own underlying conditions.

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3. A Shocking Connection: Gambling Disorder and Compulsive Buying Go Hand-in-Hand

Perhaps the single most surprising finding was the powerful link between Gambling Disorder and another behavioral addiction: compulsive buying.

The study found that compulsive buying was a potential problem in an astonishing 85.2% of participants. 

Breaking this down even further, for 57.7% of the entire group, the existence of a compulsive buying problem was considered “very probable/sure.” 

This is highly counter-intuitive.

While both behaviors involve money, they are often viewed as completely separate issues. This powerful correlation is not just a quirky finding. It’s evidence that Gambling Disorder may be part of a broader spectrum of impulse-control disorders rooted in similar neurological pathways. It highlights a shared underlying mechanism related to the brain’s reward system and the cycle of financial distress and emotional coping.

4. Your Background and Other Vices Can Predict How You Gamble

The study went beyond simple descriptions to identify factors that could predict whether a person was more likely to struggle with online versus offline gambling. This analysis revealed a complex interplay of cultural factors, lifestyle, and co-occurring disorders that shape a person’s specific addictive behaviors. 

The research identified several key predictors: 

• Being born in Spain increased the odds of having an online gambling problem by more than five times.
• Excessive Internet use nearly tripled the odds of having an online gambling problem.
• Conversely, having a co-occurring alcohol addiction or an eating disorder significantly reduced the odds of having an online problem, making it far more likely the gambling problem was offline.

These points reveal that the specific form an addiction takes is not random. It is shaped by a combination of a person’s environment, other behaviors, and personal history.

Conclusion: A New Call for Awareness of Gambling Disorder

The message from this research is clear: the digital age has forged a new profile of gambling addiction that is younger, more hidden, and more complex. The old stereotypes simply don’t fit the modern reality. 

Innovative programs like Adcom, which lower the barriers to seeking help, are not only crucial for providing treatment but also for gathering the vital data needed to truly understand the problem. This new knowledge allows for better prevention, more targeted interventions, and a more compassionate public understanding of a deeply challenging disorder. 

Knowing that online addiction strikes a younger group with less mental health history, how must we radically change our outreach to find and help this hidden population before it’s too late?

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Holiday Gambling: Why You Bet Matters More Than How Much

The Surprising Psychology of Sports Gambling 

Are you thinking about placing a little wager on a football game this holiday season? With the rapid growth and normalization of sports gambling across the United States and Canada, betting on a game is more common than ever. But what are the real reasons people gamble?

Most would assume it’s simply for fun, to make a game more exciting, or for the chance to win money. But what if the most important metric for gambling risk isn’t on a bank statement, but in the unseen emotions driving the bet? 

A recent study of over 900 sports bettors reveals a more complex picture, uncovering deeper psychological motivations that separate casual fun from problematic behavior. The findings challenge our basic assumptions about gambling risk. This article will break down the five most impactful takeaways from this research, revealing that the “why” behind a bet is far more important than the “how much.” 

1. Your Reason for Betting Matters More Than How Much You Spend 

One of the study’s most unexpected findings was the relationship between mental health, betting habits, and gambling problems. The research showed that greater anxiety and depression were strongly linked to the severity of a person’s gambling problems. However, these emotional states were not significantly related to the total amount of money a person spent or the total number of bets they made. 

This insight reframes how we should think about risk. It’s not just about the financial footprint of betting, but the emotional impetus behind it. 

According to the study, the true indicator of risk isn’t found in a bettor’s bank statement, but in the emotional state that drives them to bet in the first place. 

This is a critical distinction. It shifts the focus from a purely financial view of problem gambling to a psychological one, suggesting that the “why” you bet is a more telling sign of risk than the “how much” you spend.

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2. The Crucial Difference: Gambling for Fun vs. Betting to Escape

The study identified two key motivations that drive people to bet, each with vastly different outcomes: 

• Enhancement Motives: Betting to increase positive emotions. This is the classic reason—placing a wager to add to the thrill and enjoyment of watching a game. 
• Coping Motives: Betting to reduce or escape from negative feelings, such as anxiety, stress, or depression. 

The results linked to each motive were counter-intuitive.

This revealed a fascinating paradox: while betting to enhance the fun of a game was linked to placing bets more often, it was simultaneously associated with fewer gambling problems. This suggests a clear psychological dividing line between frequent, low-risk engagement and problematic, high-risk behavior. 

In stark contrast, betting to cope was the single strongest pathway linking pre-existing anxiety and depression to serious gambling problems.

Crucially, this connection held true even when the researchers accounted for other potential drivers like betting for social or financial reasons, isolating ‘coping’ as the most dangerous motivation. This finding strongly supports the “emotionally vulnerable pathway” model of problem gambling, where individuals use gambling as a maladaptive strategy to manage emotional distress. 

3. “In-Play” Gambling Is a Different Beast Entirely

“In-play” sports betting, defined as making wagers during a live game, has exploded in popularity. The study’s findings on this specific group were stark. Compared to bettors who only place wagers before a game starts (single-event or traditional bettors), in-play bettors reported: 

• Significantly higher levels of problem gambling.
• Significantly higher scores for both anxiety and depression.
• A higher frequency of betting.

This raises a critical question for researchers: does the high-speed, constant-feedback nature of in-play betting actively create psychological distress, or does it primarily attract individuals already struggling with anxiety and depression who are seeking a powerful distraction? 

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4. For Sports Bettors, Anxiety and Depression Are Often Intertwined 

The research observed that in this sample of sports bettors, depression and anxiety were “highly correlated.” In simple terms, participants who scored high on one tended to score high on the other. 

The researchers noted that this suggests these conditions are more likely to be comorbid—or occur together—in people who bet on sports. The connection was so strong that the effects of anxiety and depression on gambling behaviors often overlapped. This reinforces the concept of a combined “emotional vulnerability” that can fuel problematic gambling, rather than a single, isolated mental health issue.

5. The Psychological Blueprint Is Surprisingly Consistent Across Genders

The study also examined differences between men and women, revealing a nuanced picture. On the surface, there were clear differences in behavior and emotional states: 

• Men engaged in sports betting on significantly more days than women.
• Women reported significantly higher levels of anxiety, depression, and betting for social and coping reasons.

Despite these differences in emotional states and motivations, men and women reported statistically similar levels of overall gambling problems. 

The more profound finding was that despite these surface-level differences, the underlying psychological model was the same for both groups.

The core pathways showing how anxiety, depression, and motives lead to gambling problems did not differ between men and women. This suggests that when it comes to the fundamental emotional drivers of problem gambling, gender may not change the blueprint. Interventions, therefore, can likely focus on these consistent psychological drivers for everyone. 

Conclusion

This research cuts through the noise of wins, losses, and dollar amounts to deliver a clear message:

Understanding the motivation behind gambling is the key to understanding the risk of it becoming a problem.

While many people bet to enhance their enjoyment of a sport with few negative consequences, the data points to a clear red flag:

The strongest pathway to serious gambling problems isn’t rooted in how much money is spent, but in whether the bettor is motivated by a need to cope with or escape from negative emotions. 

Before placing your next bet, it might be worth asking: am I doing this to enhance my fun, or to escape my feelings?

Drop a comment and let us know if you were able to identify any motivations you may have for acting out this holiday season.

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Tonto Dikeh opens up on quitting smoking, alcohol, masturbation and anger

Key Points

• Tonto Dikeh openly says she began smoking at thirteen. The actress says prayer and faith ended that habit.

• Dikeh says God healed her from masturbation and alcohol. She also says NSPPD prayers removed long-held anger.

• The testimony came during Pastor Jerry Eze’s NSPPD service. Church leaders prayed and declared her fully healed.

Tonto Dikeh told a tearful crowd she is healed. She spoke at Streams of Joy International Church. The testimony came during Pastor Jerry Eze’s NSPPD service.

She said she began smoking when she was thirteen. She said the habit lasted twenty seven years. See the Tonto Dikeh prayer video clip for more context.

A long fight with smoking and cravings

Dikeh said God healed her from long term masturbation. She also spoke about past alcohol use and anger. Prayer with NSPPD brought her peace and calm. The actress warned parents about early exposure to harmful habits.

She said children copy what adults allow and model. She urged parents to guard homes and young minds. Dikeh described a long inner fight with shame and fear.

She said public image once kept her quiet about struggles. The star added prayer made honesty and healing possible. A trip to the Ghana Prayer Conference marked a turning point.

Dikeh said a figure in her dream finally left her. Readers can compare this to her earlier posts and reports. See the Tonto Dikeh vision post for related background on the vision.

Healing, image and public reaction

The actress said the devil tried to protect her image. She said she chose honesty over hiding the truth. That choice led to open prayer and public healing.

Dikeh noted an anger that destroyed parts of her life. She said NSPPD prayers calmed that anger and gave rest. Pastor Jerry Eze prayed and declared her fully healed.

The body no longer asks for the smoking habit. Dikeh said her body now rejects the old craving. She urged readers to seek help and offer care.

Reactions to the clip spread across social platforms. Some fans praised the testimony and the public healing. Others debated details while conversations continued online. 

The episode joins a string of faith stories and church trends. ValidUpdates is tracking related posts and recent faith testimonies. See the Jarvis breaks down video for another related public reaction.

Watch video below.

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