Treating Porn Addiction

 Isaiah Cruz

Today’s interview is going to tread into a very sensitive area. We will be discussing pornography addictions and it may be an area that some may find a little sensitive. If you have young ones around, you may want to pause this until you are able to listen without worrying about the little ones. Yes, it’s going to be that kind of interview. Amen!

Today’s guest is Isaiah Cruz. He is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner specializing in addiction medicine. He has been helping people, mainly men, to overcome pornography, using medication.  Porn addiction is probably the most prevalent addiction in the United States, but is also the greatest addiction not being talked about. It’s possible you sit next to someone at work, on the bus or even at church, that has a problem with pornography. Yes, it is that prevalent.

Help me welcome to the program, Isaiah Cruz!  Isaiah, thank you for taking the time today to discuss this very sensitive topic that is affecting so many people.

The first question I always start with is this. Other than that brief information I just shared, can you tell us in your words, “Who is Isaiah Cruz?”

Let me just start with this question right up front… Most porn addicts are males. But are there female porn addicts as well?

I remember, growing up in the 1970’s, if someone wanted to look at porn, buy porn magazines, etc., they had to go to the local corner convenience store (we did not even have 7-11’s back then), and hang around the magazine rack until nobody was near you and then grab a magazine and flip through it.

But today, porn is available everywhere, even on your phone!  How has this availability affected our society today?

It’s also one of the most profitable things on the Internet, which is one of the reasons they are so prevalent.

Many people believe the United States is the leading cause of pornography addiction in the world. Mainly because of Hollywood and the liberal theology that promotes these things, things that God clearly states He hates. Do you have any statistics as they relate to pornography?

Is porn a victimless crime?

Can you share information on how porn relates to human trafficking?

How are kids being affected by pornography?

Can you share some warning signs that we should be on the watch for, not just in others, we will get to that in a minute, but let’s start with our PERSONAL lives. How can a person know if they have a problem with porn?

What about some warning signs that may be observed in others, spouses, friends, even pastors?

What about spouses, what should they be watching for and how should they handle this?

Does pornography steal intimacy or does it enhance intimacy?

Does it create unrealistic expectations in the bedroom?

Isaiah, we’ve discussed how prevalent pornography is, how damaging it is to relationships, etc. You specialize in treating porn addictions with medications. How can porn addictions be treated?

Many men may feel a little self-conscious about going to their family doctor and discussing being given this medication. Your organization can do so online, how does that work?

How long does it usually take before people see results and what would those results be?

Are there any side effects they need to be aware of?

Isaiah, this has been truly interesting. I know it’s been a couple of years since I had an porn addiction expert on the program and I believe we’ve just opened the eyes of many new listeners. How can someone get in touch with you if they have any questions or would like more information?

I’ll put links to all of this down in the show notes below.

Folks, as you have heard, porn addiction is dangerous on so many levels. This nation has a porn addiction and it has been covered up because nobody wants to talk about how bad it really is. This “hush-hush” has contributed to the addiction growing to, for lack of a better word, but one that will get the point across, “Pandemic” levels.

Isaiah Cruz is here to help anyone with this addiction. Use the links down below to reach out to him and to get in touch with NO-X at NO-X.net.  Amen!

Isaiah, I want to thank you for all that you are doing to help those who, really have no place else to go. Between the Lord working with their heart and soul and you working with the physical body – men (and women) now have an option that has not been there before. I want thank you for doing this and coming on the program today to share all this information with our audience. I do appreciate it.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Website:  https://www.no-x.net/