Whether you’re in recovery for a drug, alcohol, sex or gambling addiction, this is an opportunity to start afresh. Addiction recovery certainly isn’t easy and you will probably be feeling a flood of emotions right now but with the right support, there are so many things you can do to stay on course. Celebrate the [...]
Sex addiction starts the same way that any other addiction does – it serves as an escape from underlying issues which are yet to be dealt with. Multiple studies suggest that the disorder is strongly linked to trauma. In one case, it was found that as many as 80% of people suffering from sexual addiction [...]
When someone is seeking treatment for sexual addiction, there are a number of options available to them. Because we all have unique ways of responding to treatment, there is of course no set rule for what will work and what won’t. It may require a little trial and error to establish the most effective method [...]
The Abel Assessment for Sexual Interest (AASI) is a test which measures problematic, abusive or atypical sexual interest in a subject. It can be used to complete an objective measure of a person’s sexual interest in various potential sexual partners, including both adolescent and adult males and females. The Abel assessment test was created by American psychiatrist [...]
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurological condition typically diagnosed during childhood which may last into adulthood. The disorder is usually associated with difficulty paying attention, staying still, coping with boredom, completing tedious tasks and controlling impulsive behaviors. Individuals with ADHD tend to be overly active and may be more inclined to use drugs [...]
Integrating traumatic memories is a challenge that every traumatized person faces. It’s not possible to put these memories behind them until they can acknowledge what has happened. They also need to learn how to recognize the invisible issues they’re battling on a day-to-day basis. Traditional therapy methods focus on helping people learn why they feel [...]
Although not everyone who displays violent tendencies has a problem with drugs or alcohol, years of research has revealed a distinct link between the two. The Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment has for example noted that more than 75% of people who enter rehab for drug addiction report having performed acts of violence including mugging, [...]
As well as taking an emotional toll on both the sufferer and the people closest to them, sex addiction does sadly often lead to a number of health consequences. Below we have listed some of the most common physical and mental problems which can arise if sex addiction treatment isn’t sought out in a timely [...]
Cocaine is one of the most addictive illegal drugs sold today. Because of this, many people who were introduced to it at a young age struggle to remove themselves from the drug. They continue to use it for many years, even if they don’t want to and often can’t stop until they hit rock bottom. [...]
Sex addiction is sexual behavior a person feels they have no control over. More often than not, it leads to psychological distress and can have a huge impact on the sufferer’s personal and professional functioning. As with any addiction, sexual addiction comes with a long list of negative consequences. If you think that you may [...]