Test to Determine if You May Be Addicted to Sex

If you think that you have a sex addiction, you’re likely to be feeling overwhelmed at the moment. Even just taking the plunge to research your behaviors can be daunting so well done for taking the first step towards recovery. If you’re not quite ready to talk to someone, that’s absolutely fine. You can take [...]

By |2021-12-15T03:32:56-05:00February 11th, 2019|Addiction|

5 Definitive Signs You May Have a Sex Addiction

Because sex is such a normal part of our lives, it can be difficult to understand what sex addiction is and picking up on the signs may be even more challenging. For most people, the sexual activities they carry out don’t cause a problem in their everyday lives. For someone with an addiction however, their [...]

By |2021-12-15T03:32:56-05:00December 27th, 2018|Uncategorized|

A Self-Help Guide for Overcoming Sex Addiction

Sex addiction remains a widely misunderstood intimacy disorder. Also sometimes referred to as compulsive sexual behaviour or hypersexuality, sex addiction is characterized by excessive urges to have sex or engage in other related behaviours. This remains the case even when such actions may jeopardize physical health, emotional wellbeing or social standing. While sexual desires are [...]

By |2021-12-15T03:32:56-05:00November 15th, 2018|Addiction|

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Smoking Marijuana

Marijuana is, without a doubt, one of the most hotly debated drugs. On one hand, you could argue that considering it’s so widely used for medicinal purposes, it must have beneficial qualities but on the other, it’s still a drug and an illegal one in many parts of the world. What’s the truth about cannabis? Below [...]

By |2021-12-15T03:32:56-05:00October 29th, 2018|Addiction|

Sex Addiction by the Numbers

While sex addiction is a topic that’s finally being discussed and accepted as a genuine condition, until recently, it’s something that even the experts have struggled to fully understand. One of the main reasons why sex addiction is such a confusing subject is because of how widely accepted sex is in today’s society. It’s seen [...]

By |2021-12-15T03:32:56-05:00July 24th, 2018|Addiction|

The Role of Sleep in Addiction Recovery

We all know the importance of a good night’s sleep. Scientists say that it is in fact, just as important as healthy eating and exercise. While sleep is crucial to everyone’s physical and mental well-being, it’s even more important for those who are going through addiction recovery. The problem is however, getting decent slumber can [...]

By |2021-12-15T03:32:56-05:00June 11th, 2018|Addiction|

How Does Treatment Work for Sex Addiction?

Like any addiction, therapy plays a crucial role in the recovery of sexual compulsion. One of the main reasons for this is because in the vast majority of cases, sex addiction is in part, the result of trauma so without coming to terms with the trauma experienced, recovery is almost impossible. Whether you’re hoping a [...]

By |2021-12-15T03:32:56-05:00June 11th, 2018|Addiction|

How Addiction Affects Your Job Performance

One of the many sad side effects of substance abuse is the negative impact it can have on job performance. As addiction really begins to take hold and users find it increasingly difficult to function, many even end up losing their job. Sound decision-making and responsible behavior very rarely go hand-in-hand with addiction which is [...]

By |2021-12-15T03:32:56-05:00June 11th, 2018|Addiction|

5 Positive Habits To Replace Addictive Habits

One of the first things you will learn in addiction therapy is the importance of distancing yourself from destructive habits and replacing them with healthier ones instead. Aside from removing yourself from people and places that are likely to lure you back into temptation, having a purpose and something to focus on can really help [...]

By |2021-12-15T03:32:56-05:00June 11th, 2018|Addiction|