• Substance use & misuse · Dec 2001

    Review Case Reports

    Assessment and treatment of addictive sexual disorders: relevance for chemical dependency relapse.

    • J P Schneider and R R Irons.
    • Arizona Community Physicians, Tucson 85712, USA. jennifer@jenniferschneider.com
    • Subst Use Misuse. 2001 Dec 1; 36 (13): 1795-820.

    AbstractDespite some skepticism about the existence of sexual addiction, the addiction model has proven very useful for treating compulsive sexual behaviors. Addictive sexual disorders often coexist with chemical dependency and are a frequently unrecognized cause of chemical dependency relapse. Sex addiction also contributes significantly to the spread of HIV disease. This paper reviews the differential diagnosis of addictive sexual disorders, their assessment. their treatment, and their interaction with chemical dependency, and provides information about 12-step (mutual-help) resources.

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