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Addiction Resources

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Fighting Addiction

THERE IS HOPE FOR CHANGE

 

While there are many great resources out there for overcoming addiction, only YOU have the ability to make the final call to STOP the behavior once and for all. AWARENESS, DETERMINATION, RESILIENCE, CONSISTENCY, and often DESPERATION are key to overcoming these dependencies. If you're not convinced you MUST change your behavior, it will not happen.

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The following addictions are among the top relationship annihilators. They can become highly destructive if not treated with experienced guidance (resources below) and a sincere desire to CHANGE. Remember, you're not only hurting yourself but those around you who love you and care for you.

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Often mental health and addiction are co-existing conditions. If you feel you're in need of mental health treatment, please consult your doctor immediately. Also, some resources are found here.

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Alcohol Addiction/Abuse

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signs of Alcohol Abuse

  1. Failure to fulfill responsibilities

  2. Physically dangerous situations while under the influence (driving, biking, boating etc.)

  3. Recurring alcohol-related legal problems (DUI, arrests, physical fights etc.)

  4. Continue drinking despite ongoing relationship problems due to drinking

  5. Have legal, relationship, or financial problems due to drinking

 

Signs of Alcohol Addiction

  1. Difficult to limit alcohol quantity

  2. Strong desire to drink

  3. Need more to have the same effect

  4. Drink alone or hide drinking

  5. Nausia, sweating & shaking when don't drink

  6. Can't remember details (black out)

  7. Drinking rituals and annoyed when interrupted

  8. Drink to feel "normal"

  9. Lose interest in activities that once brought pleasure and joy

  10. Have legal, relationship, or financial problems due to drinking

 

/  For Individual Help

 

/  For Family & Friends of Alcoholics

 

Alcoholics Anonymous (24 Hours)
(213) 936-4343

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Sex Addiction/Dysfunction

(lacking sexual love/affection)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Types of Sex Addiction/Dysfunction

  1. Excessive masturbation (pornography addiction)

  2. Sex with prostitutes

  3. Voyeurism (e.g. peeping tom)

  4. Anonymous sex with multiple partners

  5. Multiple affairs outside a committed relationship

  6. Exhibitionism (e.g., flashing)

 

Signs of Sex Addiction/Dysfunction

  1. Feelings of guilt, shame, remorse, or emptiness after the act.

  2. Sex is disassociated with love, affection, or any other healthy emotional connection.

  3. Sexual euphoria is used to cope with loneliness or lack of a genuine connection with another.

  4. Sex has become an obsession and has consumed one's entire romantic outlook.

  5. Sexual thoughts or actions interfere with work, love-life, friends/family, or spiritual growth.

  6. During sex, partners are seen as sexual objects to be exploited for sexual pleasures.

  7. A person acts out or has strong urges to have sex outside a monogamous relationship.

  8. On a date, your primary concern is sexual attraction rather than an inner-connection.

  9. "Hookup sex" becomes a regular means for sexual intimacy and gratification.

  10. Pornography becomes an obsession which interferes with your ability for loving sexual intimacy.

  11. Other signs you're sex addicted

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​/  For Individual Help

 

/  For Family & Friends of Sexaholics

 

RemedyLive.com offers a Christian-based chat & telephone support 24/7 for pornography & sex addictions.

Drug Addiction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Influencing Factors

  1. Psychological Factors

  2. Environmental Factors

  3. Genetic Factors

 

/  For Individual Help

 

/  For Family & Friends of Drug Addicts

 

Cocaine Anonymous (24 Hours)
(310) 216-4444
Narcotics Anonymous (24 Hours)
(909) 622-4274

 

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