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Recovery
The Difference Between “Problem Drinking” and Addiction
Learn the difference between problem drinking and addiction, why the line often feels blurry for men, and when...
Gambling
The Holiday Relapse Trap: Why Stress and Isolation Trigger Addictive Behaviors in Men
Holiday relapse prevention for men starts with understanding stress, isolation, and triggers. Learn how men can protect...
Recovery
A New Year of Recovery: How Men Can Build a Sustainable Plan for Change
A new year recovery plan for men focuses on structure, accountability, emotional regulation, and relational healing.
Gambling
What Process Addiction Really Looks Like: Beyond the Stereotypes
Process addiction goes far beyond stereotypes. Learn how sex, gambling, and other compulsive behaviors develop, how to...
Gambling
Why Men Struggle to Ask for Help: Barriers to Treatment for Process Addictions
Learn why men often avoid seeking help for sex addiction, gambling addiction, and other process addictions. Understand...
Sex and porn addiction
The Hidden Cost of High Functioning Porn Addiction in Men
The Cost of High Functioning Porn Addiction in Men Most people imagine addiction as something obvious. Missed work....
Recovery
Understanding Intimacy Disorders
Understanding Intimacy Disorders: What They Are, What They’re Not, and How We Treat Them at Valiant Living What Is an...
Fatherhood in recovery
Addiction as a Disease of the Family System
Addiction is a family disease. “The havoc active addiction creates in families and relationships stresses everyone in...
Recovery
Consequences of Not Having a Work-Life Balance
Work plays an important part in your lives, not only for the economic resources and benefits, but because work is an...
Recovery
Synergism Between Alcohol and Other Drugs
Synergism is the term for when two drugs are taken together and produce a multiplying effect. This concept is widely...
Therapy and treatment
25 Affirmations to Use in Drug and Alcohol Treatment
Affirmations are short, powerful statements that help you overcome your negative thoughts, manifest goals, and empower...
Recovery
Prompts for Your Addiction Recovery Journal
Journaling is a very effective way to express your thoughts while keeping them private. It allows you to discuss...