Persons with pornography addiction tend to go back to their addiction within a 6-month time frame. Success of recovery is higher when there are help mechanisms in place such as counselling, family and support groups. Many people who view pornography do not experience any major problems in their daily lives. However, for some individuals, what begins as occasional use can gradually become difficult to control and start affecting different areas of life. Unfortunately, there are many...

When we think about addiction, we often focus on the person who is struggling. But behind every addiction is usually a family carrying a burden that no one else sees. You may have found yourself asking: “Should I continue to help pay his debts?” "Did I do something wrong?" "How much longer can I do this?" "Why do I feel so angry… and then guilty for feeling that way?" Perhaps you've lost sleep worrying about your loved one. Maybe you've covered for them, lent them money, or hoped that next...

It is important for the affected family members to seek help to understand their loved one’s condition and also to learn coping skills and strategies. Mr. and Mrs. W, a couple in their 70s, have spent many years worrying about their son, who struggles with problem gambling. Like many loving parents, they did everything they could to help him, including repeatedly paying off his gambling debts. However, despite their sacrifices, their son's gambling continued. Eventually, they made the...