Relapse is a common part of any addiction whether you’re trying to overcome drugs, alcohol, gambling or sex. This should never stop you from seeking help and starting your journey to recovery however. Establishing an effective approach is half the battle and often the reason why people fail in the first place is because of [...]

A gambling addiction is a progressive disorder that is characterized by an increasing preoccupation with gambling. An addict will typically feel the need to bet more and more frequently, they will experience restlessness or irritability when attempting to stop and they will more than likely chase losses. An addict will also find that they cannot [...]

There are a lot of important aspects involved with overcoming alcohol addiction and unbeknownst to many, eating healthily is one of them. Research has in fact shown that a person’s diet can go a long way towards helping addiction recovery because proper nutrition has the potential to make those in treatment feel better both mentally [...]

Therapy is a crucial part of overcoming sex addiction and it’s unlikely that a sufferer could successfully conquer their problem without the help of a professional. Entering treatment can be a daunting process however, especially when there are so many different options available. Below we have highlighted why receiving sex addiction counselling is such an [...]

Sex addiction can be very difficult to identify and a lot of sufferers are embarrassed about coming forward about it. Firstly, there’s still a lot of stigma surrounding sex addiction and secondly, the addict will have almost always betrayed their partner which means that they have to admit infidelity. Many people wonder how it’s even [...]

Supporting the person you love through any type of addiction is very difficult but the partners of sex addicts often find it the hardest. As well as trying to come to terms with the fact that your loved one is ill and will require ongoing sex addiction therapy, there are a lot of other emotions [...]

A study carried out by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) a few years ago found that Canadians are drinking more than 50% above the global average. While some people might not concern themselves with this figure, the problem is that alcohol has become the third leading cause of the global burden of [...]

Most of us assume that an addiction is an addiction but there’s actually a lot that separates a sex addiction from a drug addiction for example. The main difference is that sex addiction is a process addiction. This is defined as an obsession to take part in certain activities or behaviors such as gambling, sex, [...]

Recovering from a drug addiction often involves relapse. Although relapse is not inevitable, we cannot honestly ignore the fact that it is quite common. Many users will even spend the rest of their lives in and out of rehab which leaves many people wondering, is there any point trying to get clean? Addiction is a [...]

Being married to someone with any form of addiction is incredibly difficult but the partners of sex addicts often find it the hardest to cope. As well as being faced with the prospect of helping someone to overcome their problem, sexual addiction is emotionally challenging. Chances are that revelations of cheating, lying and betrayals will [...]