Author name: Cypress Lake Recovery

Many sex addiction recovery programs advocate for at least six months of sexual abstinence in order to help participants learn how to effectively cope with their feelings or stress without turning to sexual activity. However, abstaining from sexual activity entirely is unsustainable for people who are in long term relationships. Here are some suggestions for […]

Sex addiction has been a topic faced by therapists and the scientific community for many years. It wasn’t until 2012 that the symptoms of sex addiction were first officially defined by UCLA, the University of California Los Angeles in 2012. Defining sex as an addiction is now controversial because sex addiction is no longer defined

During residential treatment for drug and alcohol addiction, there is no need to manage your own medication. At an inpatient level of care, trained and certified nurses manage your medication every day. Once your transition into lower levels of care, your role in managing your medication changes. Initially, you do not touch or see your

Money is often a personal trigger for people in treatment for addiction, alcoholism, and co-occurring disorders. The minute money became available during active addiction, there was an immediate ability to buy more drugs and alcohol. Many addicts and alcoholics resort to actions and behaviors which they would never otherwise have participated in if it weren’t

Sunshine and summertime are excellent for improving holistic wellness. Copious amounts of Vitamin C and D, outdoor exercise, immersion into nature and water, spending time with friends, and enjoying the freedom of summer are good for the mind, body, and spirit. Holistic wellness doesn’t end with treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. Part of relapse