Label of a Sex Addict: Is it Helpful or Detrimental?

Blog Contributed by Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC for Addiction Hope Labels are given to people for a variety of reasons – regardless of race, gender, stature, or status. Whether meant to be helpful or harmful, labeling individuals with various phrases or names imply more than intended. In the case of sexual addiction, men or [...]
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Interview with Neisha Zaffuto, Founder of Medivance Billing Service, Inc.

Interview with Neisha Zaffuto, Founder of Medivance Billing Service, Inc. What drew you to the field of addiction treatment? Why? Early in my professional career, I was afforded an opportunity to learn and appreciate the value of treatment being done at all levels of care in behavioral health. That experience was fascinating so my passion [...]
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Supporting a Loved One with Sexual Addiction

Blog Contributed by Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC for Addiction Hope If someone you love is suffering with a sexual addiction, you may be feeling confused, angry, hurt, and saddened by the nature of this disorder. Learning to process the complexities of a sexual addiction can feel overwhelming, and you may feel isolated as the [...]
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What Sexual Addiction Treatment is Like

Blog Contributed by Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC for Addiction Hope Despite your best efforts and self-will, sexually compulsive behaviors can be difficult to stop if you are struggling with sexual addiction. Hope for recovery requires the assistance of professional help, which can facilitate the healing process. Although the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental [...]
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Attachment Issues & Sexuality

Blog Contributed by Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC for Addiction Hope As human beings, we have the capacity to form emotional bonds with the people in our lives, allowing us the ability to have flourishing and enjoyable relationships. This phenomenon essentially describes the basis of attachment, which is crucial to the healthy and normal development [...]
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