March 2020 | Desert Solace

March 27, 2020

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Why You Should Talk With Kids About Pornography Addiction

There has been talk about how to discuss pornography addiction with kids, but some people care more about the “why”. Why should kids know about such a crude thing at such a young age? Why is it important for them to know to begin with? Doesn’t this just subject them to the dangers of pornography

March 20, 2020

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Addiction And Boundaries: Keeping Safe And Sane

Boundaries are one method by which family members of those struggling with addiction can help themselves and their loved ones move forward throughout recovery. Watching a loved one struggle with addiction can be heart-rending. Family members and spouses of those suffering from addiction may change their entire lives to better accommodate their loved one, letting

March 13, 2020

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The Neurological Impact Of Pornography Addiction

Just as people can be addicted to substances like drugs and alcohol, behaviors can also become addictive. Pornography addiction is one such behavior, and recovery requires it to be taken seriously. Most people are familiar with chemical addictions such as drug and alcohol dependency. It’s commonly known that these kinds of addictions rewire the brain,

March 6, 2020

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Recognizing Pornography Addiction And Its Effects On The Brain

While it can be a commonly held belief that pornography addiction is not an actual addiction, when compared to drug addiction and the withdrawal that comes along with drug addiction, it is becoming increasingly regarded as being a true addiction. At Desert Solace in St. George, Utah we treat all sorts of addictions such as