The Deep Dive: A Summary of the Research on Pornography and Addiction
Addiction
“It seems that online pornograpy use is not only one subtype of hypersexual disorder, but currently the most prevalent since it also frequently involves…
Trauma-Based or Digital-Age Porn Addiction?
Addiction
Digital-Age Porn Addiction is a growing subcategory of sex addiction, not driven by unresolved early-life trauma, but by conditioned response. Typically, it starts with use…
Constant Craving: The Rise of Addictions
Addiction
Dopamine is the “wanting” neurochemical. Endorphin is the “liking” neurochemical. This means you don’t have to like something in order to want it. Someone…
Is Sex Addiction Real? (Great Video)
Addiction
LifeStar colleague Floyd Godfrey and sex addiction expert Rob Weiss are interviewed by NBC exploring the nature of sexual addiction.
The Partner Challenge in Change
Partners
When a partner has a problem with porn being in the relationship, they are sometimes labeled as jealous, controlling, or uptight. Porn not only…
When Producers of Porn Are Smarter Than You
Addiction
When a person uses pornography on the internet, they are giving producers of porn access to information that undermine the user’s freedom. Producers access…
A New Year, A Fresh Start
Addiction
The new year holds the promise of a fresh start. The change of the calendar invites reflection on other changes one would like to…
LifeSTAR Sacramento December Newsletter: A Season of Love and Friendships
Addiction
Healthy Relationships in an Unhealthy Hyper-Sexualized Culture The holiday season is a time our hearts turn to the relationships in our lives. Family and friends…
Resources for Recovery Success This Holiday Season
Addiction
The holidays can be a triggering season for both addicts and partners. As we enter into a significant series of holidays, here are…
Finding Peace from Sexual Addiction: Free Trauma Webinar This Friday
Addiction, Treatment
A key part of recovery from sexual addiction is healing from attachment wounds. These wounds could include Loss, Rejection, Neglect, Abandonment, Betrayal, and Abuse. If…
