There are many factors that influence the development of a sexual addiction, some being issues that a person may not even have control over. Factors that may be involved at the root of a sexual addiction include: Biological components Genetic predisposition Hormonal abnormalities Neurobiology Psychological and emotional experiences such as: Trauma Abuse Uunderlying mental illnesses, [...]
When the meth addict starts to feel the gnawing inside and wants to feel the rush or the high, he snorts a line and instantly sores of into a medicated trance like euphoria. Later he craves that relief again, and again. Sitting at a bar, tired weary and fed up, he asks the bar keep [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope The struggle with a sexual addiction is one that has many dangerous implications to both the sufferer and those involved with the individual. For example, there are many physical, emotional, and psychological consequences that come with having a sexual addiction. A [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope There is a common misconception that individuals who struggle with addiction simply have a lack of “self-control” or tendency to overindulge. However, the reality is that addiction is a complex disorder that often involves many different factors, including genetics, neurobiology, environment, [...]
Contributor: Brie Morzov, MSW, LCSW, and contributor for Addiction Hope 9th Step; “Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when it would injure them or others.” Repairing the past is a critical step in the recovery process. If I attempt to “move on” without healing past wounds, I will have a proverbial ball [...]
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