Sexual relationships are a part of every adult's life. Whether you are single, married or in any type of relationship, sexual activities and thoughts are normal and healthy parts of our psyche. Nevertheless, there is a line between healthy sexual behaviours and unhealthy sexual behaviours. Sexual Addiction is a very real phenomenon. It can be [...]

People fortunate enough not to grapple with powerful addictive disorders, may not understand just how powerful it is. Some people don't realize it is a chronic disease, much like diabetes, which must be treated and managed throughout one's life. Those who don't fully understand the power of this disease might think addicts should simply cease [...]

According to a widely used Stages of Change model that was first developed in the 1970s, coming to terms with your addiction and exploring options for treatment happens in the "Preparation Stage" of change. Perhaps you know you struggle with addiction, but you are not sure yet if you are ready to change; this would [...]

Growing Up Too Fast Having an addicted parent can put undue stress on a young, developing person. Oftentimes, the children of addicts have to take on more "adult" responsibilities from a young age, such as making their own meals and doing many of the chores around the house. In some cases, these children and their [...]

One of the biggest hurdles for sexual addicts is coming to the realization that they have a real problem that must be addressed. The sexual addict's brain deftly and maliciously tricks the sufferer into thinking that everything in their life is okay and that they are doing just fine. "I don't need help," the sexual [...]

One of the fears for anyone struggling with an addiction is relapse. Even after long periods of abstinence from a behavior or substance, people in recovery are at risk for relapse. Even if you have successfully stopped drinking, using drugs or acting out for several months or even years, you are still at risk of [...]

We all know that an addiction is an extremely powerful force that can influence an individual's behavior and lifestyle in unpredictable and unmanageable ways. But how exactly do they work in the brain on the cellular and biochemical level? How does the object of an addiction change the brain's chemistry to result in the addictive [...]

Whether a recovering addict has been sober for 2 weeks or 2 years, a relapse can be a devastating experience.  Emotions such as shame, fear, inadequateness, and disappointment can easily take over and this can ultimately lead to reverting back to the full blown addiction. That is why it is so important for you to [...]

Sexual addiction is very much a "real problem" and is estimated to affect 3 to 6 percent of Americans. In order to fully appreciate sexual addiction as a genuine disorder, it helps to examine the question: What is the difference between a sexual addict and a promiscuous person? One major difference between a sexual addict [...]

There is a common misconception that abusing prescription medications is safer than abusing illegal street drugs because they are often prescribed by a physician. This is one hundred percent false! Prescription drug abuse is defined as taking a medication that isn't prescribed in the manner which you are using it. (Unfortunately, today there are many [...]