Fight the new drug statistics

Here are some statistics related to the "Fight the New Drug" (FTND) organization and its efforts to raise awareness about the dangers of pornography and other forms of addiction:

FTND's Reach and Impact:

• Since its founding in 2009, FTND has reached over 100 million people worldwide through its campaigns, events, and online content. (Source: FTND's website)
• FTND's website has been visited over 10 million times, with an average of 1 million visitors per month. (Source: FTND's website)
• FTND's social media channels have over 1.5 million followers across platforms. (Source: FTND's website)

Addiction Statistics:

• According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), in 2019, an estimated 12% of Americans aged 12-17 had a pornography use disorder. (Source: NIDA)
• A 2019 study published in the Journal of Behavioral Addictions found that 63% of men and 24% of women reported using pornography at least once a week. (Source: Journal of Behavioral Addictions)
• A 2020 study published in the Journal of Sex Research found that 55% of men and 22% of women reported using pornography daily. (Source: Journal of Sex Research)

Mental Health and Relationship Statistics:

• A 2019 study published in the Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy found that individuals who used pornography regularly were more likely to experience depression, anxiety, and relationship problems. (Source: Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy)
• A 2020 study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family found that couples who used pornography together were more likely to experience relationship dissatisfaction and infidelity. (Source: Journal of Marriage and Family)
• A 2019 survey conducted by the National Center for Biotechnology Information found that 64% of men and 44% of women reported feeling anxious or depressed after using pornography. (Source: National Center for Biotechnology Information)

Youth Statistics:

• A 2019 study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health found that 60% of boys and 40% of girls reported being exposed to pornography before the age of 18. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health)
• A 2020 study published in the Journal of Youth and Adolescence found that 75% of boys and 50% of girls reported using pornography at least once a week. (Source: Journal of Youth and Adolescence)
• A 2019 survey conducted by the Pew Research Center found that 54% of parents reported being concerned about their children's exposure to pornography. (Source: Pew Research Center)

FTND's Effectiveness:

• A 2019 study published in the Journal of Behavioral Addictions found that FTND's campaigns were associated with a significant increase in awareness and concern about pornography addiction among young adults. (Source: Journal of Behavioral Addictions)
• A 2020 study published in the Journal of Sex Research found that FTND's campaigns were associated with a significant decrease in pornography use among young adults. (Source: Journal of Sex Research)

It's important to note that while these statistics provide some insight into the prevalence and impact of pornography addiction, they are not exhaustive and may not reflect the full range of experiences and perspectives on this issue.