Switching Addictions is quite common for people in recovery from alcoholism, addiction or co-dependency. This article may help identify a form of ‘stinking thinking’ that may result. The Internet is a wonderful tool for communication. However, it can become an escape from reality that has the appearance of safety, intimacy and anonymity. Use of the …∞
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Internet addiction, or problematic Internet use, affects close to 1% of the general population of the United States, according to a study from Stanford University School of Medicine. What Is Internet Addiction? Currently, about 71% of the US population has access to the Internet, and this new medium has revolutionized such life aspects as …∞
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Image via Wikipedia Am I Addicted to Pornography? This is a self-assessment quiz for determining whether you might be addicted to pornography. Do you ever find yourself spending more time viewing pornography than you intended to? Are you spending less time with family and friends than you used to because of time with pornography? Do …∞
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Porn-Induced Erectile Dysfunction Is A Growing Problem Some recovering alcoholics, addicts, gamblers and co-dependents may have used masturbation to replace sexual relations. While some loss of libido may be due to the actions of alcohol or drugs often it may be due to excessive use of printed or internet porn such as that described below. …∞
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We are On-Line Gamers Anonymous, a twelve-step, self-help organization and web site dedicated to helping those addicted to computer/video/console/on-line games. We also welcome the gamer’s friends and family, by offering our support and sympathy. Regardless of involvement or severity of addiction, these web pages and message board forums are always open to those in need. …∞
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The Internet is a wonderful tool for communication. However, it can become an escape from reality that has the appearance of safety, intimacy and anonymity. Use of the Internet for games, gambling, messages, porn or cybersex can become as addictive as any other drug. What is Internet or Computer Addiction? A student has difficulty getting …∞
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People in recovery are always in danger of switching addictions from alcohol, drugs, gambling or co-dependency. This article may help if one follows the tips before a real addiction develops. I’m not a psychiatrist: if you fear your problem is so serious you need professional help, go out and see one. I’m going to write …∞
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People in recovery are always in danger of switching addictions from alcohol, drugs, gambling or co-dependency. This article may help if one follows the tips before a real addiction develops. I’m not a psychiatrist: if you fear your problem is so serious you need professional help, go out and see one. I’m going to write …∞
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