Why “Just Saying No” does not work with Addicts.

“Acting out” is moving negative emotions into addiction behavior with the purpose of not feeling those feelings. “Acting In” is trying not to ‘act out’ but without recovery (of the real self) which leads to feelings of deprivation...

thoughts on addiction and grace

Reading informative and sometimes challenging books on the subject of addiction can really aid in the recovery process. In my work with sex addicted men and their significant others I often recommend books that have really touched me personally.One such book is...