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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...
Recovery
Tips for Confronting Someone You Believe Has Relapsed
When you believe that someone you are close to has relapsed, there is no easy way to start a conversation about your...
Recovery
Why Am I So Squirrelly Before My Next Sobriety Milestone?
If you have been around the rooms of recovery, you have probably seen people take different milestones in their...
Recovery
Nine Tell-Tale Signs It’s Time to Get Sober
There are two types of people who need to get sober. Those who already know they need to get sober but are not willing...
Recovery
What Is Rule 62?
Having fun in sobriety is a must. The problem most people come upon is that they have no idea how to have fun without...
Recovery
Is My Drug or Alcohol Use a Vice or an Addiction?
Denial is often a part of addiction. Instead of wanting to get sober and receiving freedom from drugs and alcohol, you...