The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5) identifies five signs that you are likely an addict.
You are engaging a destructive behavior longer than you intended to.
You have made unsuccessful attempts to stop.
Your habit has affected daily routines and responsibilities.
You continue the activity despite negative consequences.
Your cravings have escalated.
The first time I read this, I checked all five boxes. I’m guessing you do, as well. But the good news is, there is a God who can help, who can lead you out of this wilderness.
Recovery Step: “Call on me in your day of trouble” (Psalm 50:15).
Mark and Beth Denison, married for 36 years, launched There’s Still Hope as a national movement to call men and women into lives of sexual integrity. Their ministry offers 90-day recovery plans for addicts and one-on-one and group coaching for addicts and their spouses. TSH also produces resources for pastors and churches to confront the porn epidemic that is destroying so many lives.
Dr. Denison was a senior pastor for over 30 years, NBA chaplain, and board chairman at Houston Baptist University three times. With a Master’s Degree in Addiction Recovery, Mark is a certified PSAP and active member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.
Mark has written four books on recovery: Porn in the Pew, 365 Days to Sexual Integrity, A 90-Day Recovery Guide, and 40 Days to Porn-Free Living. His latest book, Jesus on the 12 Steps, will be released later this year.
