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Archive for June, 2009

Sex Addiction’s Overlooked Victim

Thursday, June 11th, 2009

sexaddictpartner_w200The partner of a sex addict is often lost in the shuffle during treatment, causing new problems.

Compared to other addictions such as chemical dependency or eating disorders, sex addiction is still somewhat of a mystery. There’s less talk about the topic, less understanding and less support, often because the topic makes us uncomfortable. Even more forgotten is the partner of a sex addict.

When someone discovers a spouse or partner is battling a sex addiction, the first question they often ask is should they stay or should they leave? (more…)


Star Struggles with Addiction

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

paulaabdul_h150Coverage of celebrity addictions like Abdul, Eminem and Steve-O give us an inside look at the damage done and the triumph – and ongoing struggle — of recovery.

After years of speculation, American Idol judge Paula Abdul finally came clean with Ladies Home Journal about her dependence on painkillers – well, sort of. “I could have killed myself,” Abdul admits in the homey mag’s June issue. “Withdrawal – it’s the worst thing.”

Abdul has since disputed some of the information in the article, clarifying that she checked herself into the La Costa Resort and Spa, in Carlsbad, Calif., not a rehab or detox facility.
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Harold’s Blog: Justification

Friday, June 5th, 2009

noahjustifyThis tricky technique lets us feel okay about doing things we never imagined possible.

We’ve all done it, tried to justify or rationalize a behavior we knew was wrong. “If you only knew how I felt.” “If you had the wife I had.” “If you had the job I had.” We justify.

When I was a kid I never dreamed of going to jail, that was a fear. But then it happened and I went through the shame, fear, etc. that goes along with getting arrested. But as my drinking continued to lead to trouble with the law, something strange happened: (more…)


Craigslist Makes a Change

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

craigslist_w2001An alleged murder by a med student with a gambling addiction has changed Craigslist forever, but are we focusing our efforts in the right place?

Addictions can lead people to do many things they never imagined themselves capable of. The latest shocker is a crime spree with a possible addiction connection: that of the so-called Craigslist Killer. Did a gambling problem really lead a mild-mannered med student to commit robbery and murder? The justice system moves slowly so it may be years before we see a final verdict in this case, but the changes to America’s favorite online classifieds are already being felt.
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Campus Cats

Monday, June 1st, 2009

catCan animals aid in addiction recovery? Science shows pet therapy offers positive results, but La Paloma’s feline friends are just plain fun to have around.

Animal-assisted therapy is nothing new. We’ve all seen companion animals used to help people with special needs. Animals can benefit more than just those with physical issues, though. Psychiatrists, psychologists and physicians have begun prescribing pets to combat loneliness, depression, inactivity and even stress. The unconditional affection pets offer can be helpful in a variety of settings — including treatment for chemical or process addictions.
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