Struggling with addiction can be one of the most difficult experiences a person can go through. Feelings of shame, regret, guilt and hopelessness can haunt the addict’s mind for years. How could I have let this happen? Why have I been so weak? While addiction is painful for everyone, for Christians, the struggle can be [...]
Contributed by Kim Dennis, MD, CEDS – CEO/Medical Director Emeritus, Timberline Knolls. For countless individuals who may be struggling with addiction, another serious mental health issue may compound their existing symptoms. Co-occurring disorders, also known as dual diagnosis, are the existence of both a mental health and simultaneous substance use disorders. Research has identified an [...]
The existence of behavioral addictions is still a controversial topic among addiction experts. While some argue that the problematic behaviors exhibited by people with behavioral addictions closely mimic the behavior of drug and alcohol addicts, others feel that so-called behavioral addictions aren't really addictions at all, but simply bad habits. However, when we look at [...]
Sex addiction is characterized by constant and compulsive sexual thoughts and actions that negatively impact a person’s life. Sex addicts struggle to form genuine connections with their sexual partners, and may be incapable of achieving emotional intimacy. Although sex addiction is still a taboo subject, it is a very real issue faced by millions of [...]
Many people have the mistaken belief that sex addiction and pornography addiction are the same mental disorder expressed through different outlets. Of course, the sexual nature of both addictions makes them similar, but on a deeper level, there are fundamental differences between the two to the point where they're not that similar at all. The [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.