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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

February 28, 2020

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Pornography Addiction: Steps To Take After The Discovery

While anyone would find it troubling to discover their loved one has a pornography addiction, there are steps to take before and after the discovery of such an addiction. There are a variety of resources readily available for those who want to learn about self-transformation and coming out on top of a pornography addiction.

February 21, 2020

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Addiction Spousal Support Helps Marriages Weather Recovery

Jerri Jorgensen of Desert Solace explains how their addiction recovery program includes addiction spousal support so both marriage partners can move forward throughout addiction recovery. When a loved one is suffering from addiction, they don’t suffer alone. Everyone in their lives, to some extent, is affected. Often the person most affected, besides the addicted person

February 14, 2020

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Why Inpatient Treatment For Pornography Addiction Works

Jerri Jorgensen, Co-owner of Desert Solace addiction recovery center explains why inpatient treatment for pornography addiction can be such an effective part of a larger treatment plan. Jorgensen appeared on the In My Head Podcast, where she explained how Desert Solace’s inpatient program incorporates various types of treatment to help clients overcome pornography and other

February 7, 2020

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How To Talk To Your Kids About Pornography & Addiction

Co-owner of pornography addiction treatment facility Desert Solace Jerri Jorgensen explains how to discuss adult websites with children who may accidentally come across these sites on smartphones and tablets. Because children are connecting to the Internet at increasingly younger ages, it’s becoming more and more difficult to make sure that all of the content they

January 31, 2020

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What Makes Pornography Addiction Different

Addiction recovery facility Desert Solace Co-owner Jerri Jorgensen explains what separates pornography addiction from other kinds of addictions. Before the couple founded Desert Solace, Jorgensen helped her husband overcome his own addiction to pornography. Along the way, the two discovered methods that help addicts overcome the shame and pain that lead to pornography addiction. On

January 24, 2020

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Desert Solace’s Jerri Jorgensen Discusses Addiction Recovery

Co-owner and family liaison of addiction recovery facility Desert Solace, Jerri Jorgensen was interviewed recently on the In My Head podcast about her experiences helping others overcome addiction. Jorgensen said that she began her addiction recovery facilitation journey when she found out that her husband suffered from pornography addiction. Since his recovery, the two have