This document summarizes the problem of sexual addiction and its effects. It estimates that 9 million people in the US qualify as sexual addicts, and that one in ten adults struggle with addiction. These addictions often have relational consequences, with surveys finding that over half of divorces involve internet porn use. The document discusses the trauma experienced by partners of addicts, including symptoms like PTSD. It then introduces Addo Recovery, a company aiming to help victims through an affordable, accessible model using online learning, community support, and therapy. Their research found nearly 40 women interested in their services. The document provides an overview of Addo's proposed approach and services to aid recovery.

1. Thank you for taking a few moments to learn about
what we do and why we’re doing it.

2. 9 million
people in the U.S. qualify under the strictest definition of sexual addict.

3. One of every 10 adults in the U. S. admits to struggling with sexual addiction.

4. One of every 10 adults in the U. S. admits to struggling with sexual addiction.
But that number is likely higher.

5. Unfortunately, these addictions come at a cost to more than just the individual.

6. According to a recent
survey of attorneys, 62%
said the internet played a
significant role in divorces
over the past year.

7. According to a recent Of those divorces, 56%
survey of attorneys, 62% involved one party having
said the internet played a an ‘obsessive interest in
significant role in divorces pornographic websites.’
over the past year.

8. In Utah County, there are an estimated 30,000 men with a pornography or sexual addiction problem.

9. This means there are approximately 21,000 women potentially suffering trauma because of their partner’s addiction.

10. Relational Trauma
occurs when the attachment bond felt by an individual for her partner has been violated and broken.

11. Relational Trauma
occurs when the attachment bond felt by an individual for her partner has been violated and broken.
70 percent of women who learn about their husband’s addiction feel trauma.

12. In addition to insomnia, depression, panic attacks and other side
PTSD effects, trauma victims are susceptible to Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder, a serious condition requiring professional help.

13. We want to help.

14. “Trauma creates overwhelming fear and leaves in its wake a feeling
that the world is not a safe place. …Recovery begins with
establishing a safe place, a situation within which the survivor can
feel some sense of safety and predictability.”
- Dr. Norman Wright,
Nationally Renowned Grief & Trauma Therapist

15. Addo Recovery
helps to restore individuals to a healthy life.

16. Our interest in helping serve this market began with consumer research.

17. Our interest in helping serve this market began with consumer research.
“We’re starting a company to restore confidence, positive
self-image, and happiness to women who have been affected by
another’s sexual addiction. We’re looking for women who have
been affected by a partner’s addictive problem to participate in a
90-minute focus group.”
?

18. We quickly found almost 40 individuals to meet with across the country.

19. From our research, we designed a new model for helping victims
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ACCESSIBILITY TECHNOLOGY
AFFORDABILITY

20. Addo recovery
We also designed fourcore functionswe‘ll offer
Will Have
the key services
COMMUNITY HOME ADDO PARTNERSHIP
LEARNING FACILITY
A safe environment for women An online learning center with Certified specialists for Commercial resources to help
to find support. workbooks, videos and individual, couple, and group provide support through the
therapy. therapy. healing process.

21. We focus on seven aspects of recovery
1 Education 5 Physical Care
2 Connection with Others 6 Life Simplification
3 Feelings Observation 7 Therapy
4 Spiritual Care

22. What next?
We appreciate your time in going through this simple overview of what we are trying to accomplish. We will be
releasing information periodically before we launch.
In the meantime, please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
W. Eric Red, Co-founder | 503.858.7832 | eric@addorecovery.com

23. Thank you.