Addiction Recovery Methods & Support Articles and Resources

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Renegotiating Sex in a Marriage After Sexual Addiction Treatment

Senior couple looking out their window Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope A sexual addiction at its core is related to an intimacy disorder, in which an individual may have difficulty being open, honesty, and vulnerable with other individuals, particularly those closest to them. While it is though that several different factors may [...]
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Rebuilding Honesty in a Relationship Through Sexual Addiction Recovery

Conflict between man and woman sitting on either side of a wall Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope For the countless individuals across the world who are dealing with a sexual addiction, the reality of the consequences they are facing as a result of their actions are devastating. There is often a misconception that a sexual addiction is not [...]
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The Influence of Social Media on Sexual Addiction

Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope There is no doubt that social media has significantly changed the way we function as a society and the lens through which we perceive each other. At the tips of our fingers, we have worldwide access to people, places, businesses and [...]
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Step 8: A New Kind of Honesty in Our Relationships

Couple having a marital affair Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope The 12 Step Process is something that is often integrated in the recovery and treatment for individuals who have struggled with addiction to drugs and alcohol. By following a step-wise recovery program, many individuals have found recovery from their addictions, made [...]
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Spirituality and Sexual Addiction: Having Hope in a Higher Being

Man in deep thought on the impact of drug withdrawal. Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Life can seem full of obstacles and challenges for any man or woman who is struggling with a sexual addiction. The behaviors associated with this intimacy disorder go far beyond an inability of self-control or an overindulgence in sexual acts. People [...]
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