Sexual Addiction - A Brief Introduction
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Sexual addiction is a progressive intimacy disorder that affects over 30 million people in the United States, causing excessive preoccupation with sexual thoughts and behaviors that can lead to risky actions negatively impacting the addict and their family. While poorly understood and difficult to diagnose, sexual addiction can be treated through support groups, counseling, cognitive behavior therapy, and addressing underlying issues like stress, anxiety, and depression that contribute to the condition for some sufferers.
Sexual Addiction - A Brief Introduction
- 1. Sexual Addiction - A Brief Introduction Barry Slone
- 2. Sexual Addiction - A Brief Introduction Clinical psychologist Dr. Barry Slone has owned and operated an independent practice located at 24502 Pacific Park Drive, Suite 101, Aliso Viejo, California, 92656, since 1985. Dr. Barry Slone specializes in treating anxiety and depression, substance abuse, and sexual addiction.
- 3. Sexual Addiction - A Brief Introduction Affecting more than 30 million individuals in the United States alone, sexual addiction is a progressive intimacy disorder that leads one to become excessively preoccupied with sexual thoughts and behaviors. In many cases, this preoccupation instigates risky sexual behavior that often has a negative impact on both the addict and his or her family members .
- 4. Sexual Addiction - A Brief Introduction Although the condition is poorly understood and quite difficult to diagnose, sexual addiction can be treated in a number of ways. Many individuals suffering from sexual addiction can benefit from support groups, one-on-one counseling, and/or cognitive behavior therapy. Treating underlying problems, such as stress, anxiety, and depression, is also an important part of the recovery process for some sexual addiction sufferers.