Addiction Recovery Literature List

Suggested Reading List



Below is a list of suggested reading materials to supplement your recovery journey.



Free articles and educational content supporting porn and sex addiction recovery.

Moral Support Coach Blog

Moral Support Coach
Faith-based addiction recovery program guide with principles, steps, and group support structure.

LDS Family Services Addiction Recovery Program Guide

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Core recovery text used by Sex Addicts Anonymous for those seeking recovery from compulsive sexual behavior.

Sex Addicts Anonymous: The Green Book

Sex Addicts Anonymous
Foundational recovery manual used in Sexaholics Anonymous meetings and recovery work.

Sexaholics Anonymous White Book

Sexaholics Anonymous
Foundational book explaining sexual addiction, recovery patterns, and the path toward healing.

Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction

Patrick J. Carnes
Explores the recovery journey from sexual addiction with clinical insight and practical guidance.

Don't Call It Love: Recovery From Sexual Addiction

Patrick J. Carnes
Practical strategies for interrupting compulsive sexual behavior and reducing shame-driven cycles.

Breaking the Cycle: Free Yourself from Sex Addiction, Porn Obsession, and Shame

George N. Collins and Andrew Adleman
Accessible guide to understanding and overcoming pornography-related problems.

The Porn Trap: The Essential Guide to Overcoming Problems Caused by Pornography

Wendy Maltz and Larry Maltz
Workbook often used alongside therapy to begin structured sexual and relationship recovery work.

Facing the Shadow: Starting Sexual and Relationship Recovery

Patrick J. Carnes, Stefanie Carnes, and Joseph M. Moriarity
Faith-oriented recovery resource focused on overcoming pornography and sexual addiction.

The Waterfall Concept

Roger Stark
Online recovery platform and community designed to help people overcome pornography use.

Fortify

Fight the New Drug
Explains pornography addiction through the lens of brain conditioning, neuroscience, and habit loops.

Your Brain on Porn

Gary Wilson
Christian recovery book exploring unwanted sexual behavior, trauma, shame, and healing.

Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing

Jay Stringer
Popular Christian resource for men seeking sexual integrity and freedom from sexual temptation.

Every Man's Battle

Stephen Arterburn and Fred Stoeker
Christian counseling perspective on sexual addiction, recovery, and healing wounds caused by compulsive sexual behavior.

Healing the Wounds of Sexual Addiction

Mark R. Laaser
Resource for partners and spouses impacted by sexual betrayal and sex addiction.

Mending a Shattered Heart

Stefanie Carnes
Workbook for betrayed partners navigating trauma, boundaries, grief, and recovery.

Facing Heartbreak: Steps to Recovery for Partners of Sex Addicts

Stefanie Carnes, Mari A. Lee, and Anthony D. Rodriguez
Christian and neuroscience-informed explanation of how pornography affects the brain and intimacy.

Wired for Intimacy: How Pornography Hijacks the Male Brain

William M. Struthers
Christian recovery book focused on shame, desire, and healing beneath pornography addiction.

Surfing for God

Michael John Cusick
Practical Christian recovery framework for overcoming pornography through accountability, training, and discipleship.

The Freedom Fight

Ted Shimer
Christian-informed betrayal trauma resource for partners of those struggling with sexual addiction or deception.

Intimate Deception

Sheri Keffer
Helps partners understand the trauma impact of sexual addiction and begin their own healing process.

Your Sexually Addicted Spouse

Barbara Steffens and Marsha Means
Broad addiction and neuroscience book explaining dopamine, compulsive behavior, and the pursuit of balance.

Dopamine Nation

Anna Lembke
Practical habit-change framework useful for building recovery routines and replacing destructive behaviors.

Atomic Habits

James Clear