Insights into the First Year of Drug Addiction Recovery

Admitting that you have a drug addiction is probably the biggest challenge you will face. The next step is recovery and there is absolutely no doubt that this can be both difficult and daunting. Having an idea of what you can expect when you’re going through drug addiction recovery can really help. Exactly how you [...]

By |2021-12-15T03:33:04-05:00July 13th, 2016|Addiction|

How to Support a Spouse in Gambling Addiction Recovery

Supporting a spouse through addiction is difficult and is likely to put a strain on even the strongest and most loving relationships. As the partner of a gambler, there are a number of challenges you will face throughout the recovery process including: Feeling powerless while your partner is gambling Trying to come to terms with [...]

By |2021-12-15T03:33:04-05:00July 13th, 2016|Addiction|

Are You at Risk for Sex Addiction?

Unlike many medical conditions, sex addiction is typically not caused by one specific fact or experience. Because this is a condition that has only very recently been taken seriously, it means that the risk factors are often not well understood and are even considered to be somewhat controversial. Among the studies and research which has [...]

By |2021-12-15T03:33:04-05:00July 13th, 2016|Addiction|

5 Ways to Free Yourself from Sex Addiction

Relapse is a common part of any addiction whether you’re trying to overcome drugs, alcohol, gambling or sex. This should never stop you from seeking help and starting your journey to recovery however. Establishing an effective approach is half the battle and often the reason why people fail in the first place is because of [...]

By |2021-12-15T03:33:04-05:00June 23rd, 2016|Addiction|

How to Spot a Gambling Addiction

A gambling addiction is a progressive disorder that is characterized by an increasing preoccupation with gambling. An addict will typically feel the need to bet more and more frequently, they will experience restlessness or irritability when attempting to stop and they will more than likely chase losses. An addict will also find that they cannot [...]

By |2021-12-15T03:33:04-05:00June 22nd, 2016|Addiction|

What are the Best Treatment Methods for Sex Addiction?

Therapy is a crucial part of overcoming sex addiction and it’s unlikely that a sufferer could successfully conquer their problem without the help of a professional. Entering treatment can be a daunting process however, especially when there are so many different options available. Below we have highlighted why receiving sex addiction counselling is such an [...]

By |2021-12-15T03:33:04-05:00June 22nd, 2016|Addiction|

5 Reasons to Recover from Sex Addiction

Sex addiction can be very difficult to identify and a lot of sufferers are embarrassed about coming forward about it. Firstly, there’s still a lot of stigma surrounding sex addiction and secondly, the addict will have almost always betrayed their partner which means that they have to admit infidelity. Many people wonder how it’s even [...]

By |2016-05-16T19:27:42-04:00May 16th, 2016|Addiction|

5 Tips for Partners of Sex Addicts

Supporting the person you love through any type of addiction is very difficult but the partners of sex addicts often find it the hardest. As well as trying to come to terms with the fact that your loved one is ill and will require ongoing sex addiction therapy, there are a lot of other emotions [...]

By |2021-12-15T03:33:04-05:00May 16th, 2016|Addiction|

Alcohol Abuse FAQ: How Much is too Much?

A study carried out by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) a few years ago found that Canadians are drinking more than 50% above the global average. While some people might not concern themselves with this figure, the problem is that alcohol has become the third leading cause of the global burden of [...]

By |2016-04-20T07:24:52-04:00April 20th, 2016|Addiction|