Spiral of addiction
This lesson will focus on the 'spiral of addiction', the incremental seeking of more extreme material over time, and the difficulties and support in stopping viewing explicit material online. This lesson covers some content that may be a sensitive topic for you. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.
Spiral of addiction
This lesson will focus on the 'spiral of addiction', the incremental seeking of more extreme material over time, and the difficulties and support in stopping viewing explicit material online. This lesson covers some content that may be a sensitive topic for you. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Incremental seeking of more extreme material over time
- Difficulties and support in stopping viewing explicit material online
Content guidance
- Contains sexual content.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested