American Foundation for Addiction Research (AFAR)

About American Foundation for Addiction Research (AFAR)

The American Foundation for Addiction Research (AFAR) envisions a world where sex addiction is universally acknowledged, understood, and accepted as a mental health disorder. Through pioneering research, public education, and persistent advocacy, we strive to create a world where individuals, families, and communities can experience freedom from the disease of sex addiction. AFAR will concentrate its efforts on three critical areas of addiction: -Sexual addiction. -Internet pornography addiction. -Effect of the internet, and specifically internet pornography, on children. We’ve targeted these addictions because of their explosive growth and destructive potential. In fact, these addictions are growing exponentially among young people. Addiction rates are growing in our children faster than any other age group due to the access, anonymity and affordability of the internet. Support Our Mission As a nonprofit foundation, AFAR creates lasting solutions to addiction through research, education, and advocacy. Your personal contributions allow us to make a positive impact on individual lives, as well as the field as a whole. Your commitment to our mission is more appreciated than we can express.