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Is Porn Bad for You? An Honest Perspective

Integrative Life Center April 4, 2025

Well, is porn bad? Is watching porn bad when you’re in a relationship? Is porn bad for you in some unexpected ways? It’s easy to start asking these questions when you’re in the midst of a porn binge watch late at night. Or perhaps you’ve recently discovered pornography and are wondering if you should keep watching it. Maybe you’ve even experienced some unintended consequences from your porn consumption. The reality is that many people are watching pornography. Roughly 6 in

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Understanding Alcohol Addiction and Withdrawal Symptoms

January 16, 2025

Alcohol addiction, medically referred to as alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a chronic condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. It often begins subtly—perhaps with

How Motivational Interviewing for Substance Abuse Can Heal

January 15, 2025

Motivational interviewing (MI) is a client-centered, directive method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence. Particularly effective in substance abuse treatment,

Quit Drinking Alcohol: Overcome Challenges and Stay Sober

January 13, 2025

Choosing to stop drinking alcohol is more than just a decision. It is a brave step toward a healthier and brighter future. Yet, this journey

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What are the Different Types of Trauma?

January 10, 2025

What do substance abuse, eating disorders, sexual addictions, and mental health disorders all have in common? Trauma. Unresolved emotional trauma from your past is often

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Why Language Matters: Choosing the Right Words in Addiction Recovery

January 8, 2025

Sometimes, seeing the world through the eyes of a child can be jarring–it can shed a sudden, harsh light on adults’ long-held assumptions. Many parents

What Is Internal Family Systems Therapy and How Can It Help?

January 7, 2025

When seeking healing from trauma, unresolved inner conflicts, or adverse childhood experiences, many individuals turn to innovative therapeutic approaches that address the complexities of the

Trauma-Based Motivational Interviewing: Techniques and Strategies for Therapists

January 6, 2025

Trauma-based motivational interviewing (TMI) is an adaptation of traditional motivational interviewing that specifically addresses the unique needs of individuals who have experienced trauma. By integrating

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Sex After Sexual Sobriety: Advice for a Recovering Addict

January 3, 2025

Is it possible to have healthy sex after sexual sobriety? What does sober sex even look like? Those questions may be on your mind as

The Connection Between Addiction Rehab and Mental Health Centers

January 1, 2025

Addiction is often a complex and multifaceted condition, with those afflicted struggling with underlying emotional or psychological issues that fuel their substance use. When seeking

Is Drinking Addictive? Signs You Might Be Developing an Alcohol Dependency

December 30, 2024

When it comes to people drinking alcohol, the line between casual drinking and developing an addiction can be surprisingly thin. With alcohol being a common

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Is Porn Bad for You? An Honest Perspective

Understanding Alcohol Addiction and Withdrawal Symptoms

How Motivational Interviewing for Substance Abuse Can Heal

Quit Drinking Alcohol: Overcome Challenges and Stay Sober

What are the Different Types of Trauma?

Why Language Matters: Choosing the Right Words in Addiction Recovery

What Is Internal Family Systems Therapy and How Can It Help?

Trauma-Based Motivational Interviewing: Techniques and Strategies for Therapists

Sex After Sexual Sobriety: Advice for a Recovering Addict

The Connection Between Addiction Rehab and Mental Health Centers

Is Drinking Addictive? Signs You Might Be Developing an Alcohol Dependency

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