Contributed by Keystone Treatment Center clinical team member Kathryn Taylor, MA, LPC/MHSP. The mechanics of drug addiction is a complex study that has taken many decades for scientists to crack, and even more information is discovered every year. For many years, people mistakenly believed that substance addiction and dependence mostly stemmed from lack of morals [...]
Contributed by Paul Loosemore, MA, PLPC, writer for Addiction Hope. Think of a seesaw. Now label one end “change,” and the other “stability.” It is helpful to think of creating a supportive home environment for pornography recovery using this analogy. There needs to be change to keep people safe, build trust and enhance recovery. However, you [...]
Contributed by Paul Loosemore, MA, PCLC, and writer for Addiction Hope. No parent wants to discover and deal with pornography addiction in their teen. Yet, it is increasingly common. Pornographic exposure is skyrocketing and our culture is pushing sex everywhere. A hormonal body with a curious brain is primed to be enticed. The signs below [...]
It should come as no surprise that sex addicts share a lot of personality traits with narcissists. After all, sex addicts seem to always be looking to satisfy their urges, regardless of how it affects others. While it might appear that their actions stem from an over-inflated ego, in reality, sex addicts can develop a [...]
Sexual thoughts and behaviors may be a normal part of life, but for some, expressing one’s sexuality can morph into full-blown addiction. Many people enter relationships with sex addicts without ever suspecting that something is amiss, but they are left devastated when the truth comes out for a sex addict. With a bit of education, [...]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.