The ultimate destination of recovery is a life lived unburdened by the weight of shame, compulsion to seek sexual solace, and a restored ability to value self and others in relationship. This is a great destination and one that can often feel like a flickering dream to those in the throes of sexual addiction and [...]
The key to addiction recovery is, wanting it! Nothing can replace this, yet there are many effective ways to assist yourself in recovery, including learning new skills, digging into your style-of-relating, retraining your body, and more. There are multiple approaches to recovery, but I want to share critical aspects I have learnt through evidence based [...]
Over 50% of adults in the United States know one close family member who has abused or is addicted to alcohol. Alcohol dependence can be defined as an increased tolerance to alcohol, withdrawal symptoms as alcohol consumption decreases, and as diminished control over drinking. The dependent person continues to drink even with changes in cognitive, [...]
As many as 50% of all individuals suffering with schizophrenia also meet the criteria for substance abuse disorder. According to the 2014 National Survey on Drug Use and health (NSDUH), 43.6 million Americans, aged 18 and over, experience some form of mental illness. It further reports that in the past two years, 20.2 million adults [...]
The FDA has approved three drugs for the treatment of alcoholism and a fourth has been showing significant promise in clinical trials. The three drugs are Antabuse, Naltrexone, Campral, and Topamax. Use of Drugs for Alcoholism Antabuse was approved over 50 years ago for the treatment of alcoholism. It works by interfering with the body’s [...]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.