My approach to addiction treatment is based on my own personal journey of recovery. I have been in the shoes of my clients, and I understand the struggles they face. This experience has given me a unique perspective and has inspired me to become a highly effective addiction counselor and lecturer.

If you’ve ever thought, “Okay, I know I have a problem—but now what?” you’re not alone. One of the biggest myths about sex addiction is that healing means just stopping the behavior. But the truth is, recovery is much deeper—and far more hopeful—than simply quitting cold turkey. Sex addiction recovery is not about willpower. It’s about reclaiming your life from a cycle that’s been hijacking your time, your relationships, your self-worth, and sometimes even your sanity.

For years, the familiar ritual had controlled his life - the frantic search for the next high, the fleeting euphoria followed by the crushing emptiness. Moshe's world had become a relentless cycle of craving, using, and crashing, as the needle’s grip tightened around his mind and body. But now, after another terrifying overdose, he knew he had to break free, no matter what the cost. Addiction Kills and enslaves.

Many people contend that relapse is a forgone conclusion – this is NOT true! First, a person needs to be aware of their relapse triggers. These triggers can be categorized in a few groups: environmental, mental, and emotional. One of the easiest ways to start addressing possible relapse triggers is becoming aware of HALT (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired). This acronym describes the feelings a person gets when they are in high-risk situations.

Relapse occurs when a drug addict or alcoholic abstains from using or drinking for a period. Then, as if by surprise, this person finds themselves drinking or drugging again. This is how most people understand what relapsing is. However, it is important to understand that relapse begins before a person “picks up” (uses drugs or alcohol again).  People can become dysfunctional within recovery, lose control of behavior, and can develop emotional problems before they pick up.

Hey everyone! Today, let’s talk about 5 signs you’ve got addiction all wrong! Ready – let’s dive in! If you think that addiction is a...