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Posted under Sex Addiction
Love Addiction: Do You Fit the Mold?
Love addiction is relatively unknown and widely misunderstood. Many people hear the phrase “love addiction” and, after first questioning whether such a thing exists, quickly disregard it, believing it could never apply to them. But some of the associated behaviors may hit closer to home than you think.
Posted under Sex Addiction
5 Myths About Women and Sex Addiction
In the media, men are the primary subject of discussions surrounding sex addiction, while women largely go unnoticed. Even beyond the media, scientific research and sex addiction treatment have focused almost exclusively on the way men experience sexually compulsive behavior.
Posted under Sex Addiction
Life Is Short – Don’t Let Sex Addiction Destroy it
“Life is short. Have an affair.” That’s the slogan of the Ashley Madison online “dating” service, a meeting ground for married people looking to have sex with others in committed relationships.
Posted under The Family
Are Sports Addictions Damaging Your Relationships?
There are plenty of things to enjoy about fall. Football is one of them. Whether bundling up to watch the Friday night high school game from the stands or dishing out pretzels for Sunday’s big game on the giant screen, it’s all part of the fun. But what happens when love of the game replaces love for those around you? Can a seasonal love affair with sports turn into a bigger problem? Continue Reading
Posted under Video Game
Video Game Addiction Cited as Reason for Divorce
Video game addiction has symptoms similar to other types of addiction. In pursuit of the games such as Internet-based and console games, addicts begin to be committed to gaming to the detriment of other parts of their lives. Those addicted to gaming may experience professional or academic failure, erosion of personal relationships and a lack of interest in any activity that does not include video games.
Posted under Sex Addiction
Women Sexting More than Men, Suggests Study, Despite Committed Relationships
Which word is the most commonly accessed on the Internet? It’s "sex," reflecting what many call epidemic- levels of pornography and sexual addictions. An estimated 12 percent of all Internet pages are pornographic, and more than 420 million individual pages exist with pornographic material on them. Continue Reading
Posted under Recovery
When Friends Bring Up Your Past in Recovery
Just when you thought you left all those memories behind, one of your friends, if you can call them that, decides to bring up the subject. Whether in casual conversation or something else, you have to wonder about their reasons for doing so. More important for you at this stage of your recovery, however, is what you should do about it.
Posted under Recovery
Toxic Relationships Can Kill Your Sobriety
Completed rehab and newly sober? Congratulations! Through your hard work and determination you are in that most coveted goal: recovery. Doesn’t it feel great to finally be clean? No more hangovers so bad you have to drink just to cure it. No more blacking out and winding up somewhere you have no memory of going to. No more DUIs and altercations with the law. No more… Wait – what about your friends? Here’s the bad news. Returning to the scene of the crime, so to speak, is more than a foolhardy idea. It can totally kill your sobriety. How so? Read on.
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