A “Sex Addict” by Any Other Name Hurts the Same

Herring, Bill

doi:10.1080/10720162.2011.579037

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“…The second problem was that, even if a patient was aware that they had a problem, it is likely that they could have been too embarrassed or ashamed to discuss this issue whilst in treatment. This is particularly relevant for sex addiction, which is highly stigmatised (Herring, 2011). Furthermoe, if the addict was unaware that their gambling, sexual behaviour, spending, eating, relationship patterns and emotional states were also part of their addiction, they would be at greater risk of replacing their drug use with these other addictive coping strategies.…”

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Prevalence of Multiple Addictions and Current Treatment by Drug Treatment Centres in Durban, South Africa

Keen

Sathiparsad

Taylor³

2015

Social Work

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Substance-use disorders (SUD) cause severe problems both globally and locally. Research suggests that multiple addictions create a more complex illness. This study investigated whether in-patients admitted for SUD at three drug treatment centres in Durban, South Africa had other, undiagnosed addictions. It utilised a three-phase concurrent mixed-methods design and initially screened for gambling and sex addiction. Results showed that, of the sample of 123 participants, 54% had either sex or gambling and 24% had both addictions which current treatment programmes neither assessed for nor treated. Recommendations include suggestions to update current assessment and treatment approaches and the need to train professional staff at drug treatment centres.

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Prevalence of Multiple Addictions and Current Treatment by Drug Treatment Centres in Durban, South Africa

Keen

Sathiparsad

Taylor³

2015

Social Work

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“…Herring (2011) acknowledged that professionals interpret phenomena from specific theoretical or philosophical perspectives, while maintaining that the designation of addiction aptly describes sexual behavior that leads to significant negative consequences. Conversely, Voros (2009) traced the historical development of expanding medical expertise at the intersections of multiple disciplines, thus describing from a Foucauldian perspective how sexual/porn addiction was invented.…”

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The Framing of Frequent Sexual Behavior and/or Pornography Viewing as Addiction: Some Concerns for Social Work

Williams

2016

Journal of Social Work

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The application of an addiction framework to frequent sexual behavior and/ or pornography viewing has increased significantly in recent years, particularly across North America. Herein, I refer to a multidisciplinary literature to explore critically whether or not application of an addiction framework is warranted. Findings: The sex/pornography addiction model can be criticized based on the lack of quality scientific evidence to support it, sociocultural biases in interpreting sexual behavior, and assumptions involving diagnostic criteria. Applications: While social workers should strive to help clients who desire to resolve various personal issues involving sexuality, workers should keep in mind that human sexuality is diverse and avoid using the addiction label.

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“…I've previously offered the perspective that people repeatedly engage in sexual behavior that violates commitments and leads to negative consequences for a variety of reasons, which can often overlap (Herring, 2011). Some simply don't fully appreciate the problematic nature of their behavior, perhaps due to some combination of ignorance and denial.…”

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