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By Sharon O’Hara MFT
Historically speaking, women have always been overlooked or underrepresented in addiction studies, whether the compulsive behavior studied had to do with alcohol, drugs, gambling, or sexual acting out. It has been 70 years since the founding of AA, 60 years since the American Medical Association recognized alcoholism as a disease, and yet it was not until the late 1980s that significant findings regarding very powerful gender differences in the development of alcoholism surfaced in research studies for other diseases, such as heart disease or AIDS, where women have also been underrepresented as research subjects.
By Gregory Pospisil
When working with groups of sex addicts I often inquire if they’ve ever had any drama in their lives. The laughter in the room this time isn’t merely a ripple, it comes on as a full-tilt wave as they all smile and nod their heads in recognition.
By Gregory Pospisil
The definition of character can be summed up in one word: Action.
Character = Action.
The action we take at any given moment defines our character at that time.
By: Korina Jochim, MA, MFTI
Addiction Specialist
As professionals treating sex addicts and their partners, we have observed that certain patterns over time are hallmarks of sexual addiction. We are often struck by the commonality of the stories we hear and in the interest of helping partners recognize some signs that may indicate there is a problem. We have outlined some “red flags” to watch out for below. If your partner consistently demonstrates three or more of these symptoms, he may be a sex and porn addict.
The increased attention sex addiction has been getting in the media has a positive and negative affect on the field of sexual recovery. On the one hand, more and more people are seeking recovery but on the other hand, the media’s tendency to focus mainly on celebrities has made the general public question the validity of an addiction to sex. The truth is: it’s as serious as any other addiction. According to SASH, it is estimated that 3-5 percent of the American population can be labeled as sex addicts. This is likely a conservative estimate since it is based on the number of people who actually check themselves in for treatment.
By: Terry Gatewood, MSW
When we think of all the damage untreated sex addition can create for addicts and their loved ones, the most obvious is the loss of trust. Following right behind is the feeling of a lack of safety by the spouse/partner.
