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Tuesday, August 8th, 2023

60 Positive Affirmations for Recovering Addicts

Scott Brassart Affirmations are powerful messages that confirm our worth and validate that we are not defined by our past thinking and behaviors. Generally, affirmations are stated aloud on...
Tuesday, August 1st, 2023

In Recovery? Beware Other Drugs and Behaviors

Dr. David Fawcett Addictions release such high amounts of dopamine that anyone who establishes a regular pattern of use risks switching to other drugs and/or behaviors to replace the...
Tuesday, July 25th, 2023

Gratitude as a Tool of Recovery and Healing

Scott Brassart “Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of gratitude.” — from Winnie the Pooh, by A.A....
Tuesday, July 18th, 2023

Addicts: What to Do When You Feel Triggered

Dr. Robert Weiss LCSW, CSAT Unfortunately, triggers for sex and porn addiction are unavoidable. There will always be an attractive person walking past, a billboard that gets your attention,...
Tuesday, July 11th, 2023

Recognizing Relapse Mode

Dr. David Fawcett Slip. Lapse. Relapse. Each describes behavior that brings us out of integrity with our stated goals of recovery. While not inevitable, slipping and relapsing can be...
Tuesday, July 4th, 2023

Sexual Sobriety Plans (Circle Plans)

Dr. Robert Weiss LCSW, CSAT Circle plans define and set limits on which sexual behaviors are and are not acceptable for each individual sex, porn, or substance/sex addict. Goals...
Tuesday, June 27th, 2023

Why Sex and Porn Addicts Seek Residential Rehab

Dr. Robert Weiss LCSW, CSAT Despite their initial resistance, recovering sex and porn addicts typically seek some form of professional help. For many of these individuals, residential treatment serves...
Tuesday, June 20th, 2023

Addiction and the Brain

Dr. Robert Weiss LCSW, CSAT Addiction is not a moral failing, a sign of weakness, or a lack of willpower. It is a brain disorder. Addictions take root not...
Tuesday, June 13th, 2023

The Role of Personal Responsibility in Recovery from Addiction

Dr. David Fawcett It’s not uncommon for people in early recovery to question their level of personal responsibility for their addiction. The medical model, which is the basis for...

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