Sexual Addiction Treatment

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Sexual Addiction Treatment and Assessment 1
Assessment
Many addiction treatment professionals limit the concept of addictive disorders to substance- induced disorders. This view advocates that an addictive disorder is caused by the effect on the brain of a drug ingested by mouth, injected with a needle, or inhaled mood-altering chem- icals. Addictive behaviors do not just consist of substances but also excessive, compulsive, out-of-control behavior such as compulsive gambling, compulsive overeating, or compulsive sexual behavior, cannot possibly be an addiction because no chemical is being consumed. The debate comes into question when the behavior becomes a problem, or when excessive or com- pulsive behavior occurs, or even mania …show more content…

Because it is overlooked due to the chemical dependency it also contributes greatly to the spread of HIV.

The compulsive behavior associated with individuals whom suffer from sexual addiction causes behavior among sex addicts to have multiple sex partners. This behavior also causes individuals suffering from the addiction not to practice safe sex and if they are addicted to a chemical sub- stance too, they may exchange sex for drugs. We know that substance abuse dependence is de- fined as a need for markedly increased amounts of the substance to achieve intoxication, mark- edly diminished effect with continued use of the same amount of the substance, withdrawal a- long with the need to relieve by taking more of the drug, and a desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control the substance. These are a few characteristics needed in a twelve month period to show you are addicted to a chemical substance. Sexual Addiction Assessment and Treatment 2
To determine if you are addicted to a sexual behavior there will be compulsivity which is loss of ability to choose freely whether to stop or continue a behavior, along with a continuation …show more content…

Ultimately it causes them to deal with their true feelings. Psychotherapy which gives the addict ways to deal with shame, child- hood trauma, and false beliefs, which has caused them to act out. Followed by sex therapy, which set boundaries on certain behaviors. This could keep the individual from falling back into the sex addiction cycle and cause them to relapse. If they are married or in a relationship there may be a need for couple counseling to attempt to save the relationship that has been fractured by the addiction and pursuit to satisfy it no matter what the cost. Sexual Addiction Assessment and Treatment 4
Drug therapies are a major treatment in the addiction of sexual disorders. SSRI’s such as flux- xetine, sertraline, paroxetine, and fluvoxamine to inhibit orgasm is a benefit in treating some sex addicts. It has been reported that SSRI’s modulate the intensity of their sexual preoccupation and suppress compulsive fantasies, allowing them to become more fully engaged in treatments and self-help groups. Other clinicians report relief of sexual obsessions with imipramine

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