Diagnosing Sexual Addiction, Part One: Casual vs. At-Risk vs. Addicted

April 26th, 2015 | Posted by Rob Weiss in Sex Addiction - (Comments Off on Diagnosing Sexual Addiction, Part One: Casual vs. At-Risk vs. Addicted)
Rob Weiss Sex Addiction Expert

There are three main criteria for the diagnosis of sexual addiction: Preoccupation to the point of obsession with sexual fantasies and behaviors – online and off, with self and/or others Loss of control over sexual fantasies and behaviors, typically evidenced by multiple failed attempts to either quit or curtail these activities Negative life consequences directly …
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To Name is to Explain or Is It?

August 31st, 2013 | Posted by Michael Taleff in Uncategorized - (Comments Off on To Name is to Explain or Is It?)

I sometimes notice substance abuse professionals who believe they understand addiction concepts and behaviors when, in fact, they don’t. One main reason for this false impression is that they have a profound belief that naming a particular behavior or concept, explains it. A more technical term for this naming problem is the phrase called the …
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