Is There a Future for Drug Addicts?

Recovering from a drug addiction often involves relapse. Although relapse is not inevitable, we cannot honestly ignore the fact that it is quite common. Many users will even spend the rest of their lives in and out of rehab which leaves many people wondering, is there any point trying to get clean? Addiction is a [...]

By |2021-12-15T03:33:04-05:00April 14th, 2016|Addiction|

What is it Like to be Married to a Sex Addict?

Being married to someone with any form of addiction is incredibly difficult but the partners of sex addicts often find it the hardest to cope. As well as being faced with the prospect of helping someone to overcome their problem, sexual addiction is emotionally challenging. Chances are that revelations of cheating, lying and betrayals will [...]

By |2021-12-15T03:33:05-05:00April 14th, 2016|Addiction|

Addiction FAQs: Is Addiction Genetic?

  For decades now scientists have been looking into whether or not addiction is genetic. The question of the connection between the two should be straightforward – either there’s a link or there isn’t. The reality is however that this isn’t a simple yes or no question.   The case for   There are certain [...]

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

Five Questions: Am I a Sex Addict?

  As we discussed in our previous post about sex addiction, (‘Why therapy is important in treating sex addiction’), this is a condition that until recently we knew very little about. What we do know for certain is that sex addiction is a growing problem and the more awareness we raise about it, the more [...]

By |2021-12-15T03:33:05-05:00February 18th, 2016|Addiction|

Alcohol Addiction Therapy: Individual vs Group

  Recovering from alcoholism is a difficult task but the good news is that there are plenty of options available. Every individual is unique and everybody responds differently to the various treatment options available. What works for one person might not necessarily work for another so it’s important to choose the method you think you [...]

By |2021-12-15T03:33:05-05:00February 10th, 2016|Addiction|

Why Therapy is Important in Treating Sex Addiction

  Sex addiction is a growing problem across the world but despite this, it’s a condition for which many people do not get help.   One of the main reasons for this is because until recently, it was a disorder that we knew very little about. Even today, in an environment where sex addiction is [...]

By |2021-12-15T03:33:05-05:00February 10th, 2016|Addiction|