The addiction recovery program, offered through LDS Family Services, includes free, confidential support meetings for people dealing with addictions to alcohol, drugs (both prescription and illegal), tobacco, coffee or tea, pornography, inappropriate sexual behavior, gambling, codependency, and eating disorders. To find a meeting near you, visit www.ldsfamilyservices.org . Your priesthood leader may also have information about nearby meetings.
recoveryworkbook.lds.org .
CombatingPornography.org
Let Virtue Garnish Thy Thoughts (item no. 00460) is a booklet designed to help those struggling with pornography. It discusses how to recognize destructive media, resist and avoid the temptation of pornography, and abandon pornography addictions. It also lists scriptures and other Church resources on repentance, the sanctity of the body, and overcoming worldly influences. Church leaders and family members can share the booklet with loved ones struggling with pornography. The booklet is available from Distribution Services in many languages. It is also available in American Sign Language on DVD.
Other talks and articles on this topic are listed at www.liahona.lds.org .
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