Sex addiction starts the same way that any other addiction does – it serves as an escape from underlying issues which are yet to be dealt with. Multiple studies suggest that the disorder is strongly linked to trauma. In one case, it was found that as many as 80% of people suffering from sexual addiction [...]

When someone is seeking treatment for sexual addiction, there are a number of options available to them. Because we all have unique ways of responding to treatment, there is of course no set rule for what will work and what won’t. It may require a little trial and error to establish the most effective method [...]

The Abel Assessment for Sexual Interest (AASI) is a test which measures problematic, abusive or atypical sexual interest in a subject. It can be used to complete an objective measure of a person’s sexual interest in various potential sexual partners, including both adolescent and adult males and females. The Abel assessment test was created by American psychiatrist [...]

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurological condition typically diagnosed during childhood which may last into adulthood. The disorder is usually associated with difficulty paying attention, staying still, coping with boredom, completing tedious tasks and controlling impulsive behaviors. Individuals with ADHD tend to be overly active and may be more inclined to use drugs [...]

Although not everyone who displays violent tendencies has a problem with drugs or alcohol, years of research has revealed a distinct link between the two. The Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment has for example noted that more than 75% of people who enter rehab for drug addiction report having performed acts of violence including mugging, [...]

As well as taking an emotional toll on both the sufferer and the people closest to them, sex addiction does sadly often lead to a number of health consequences. Below we have listed some of the most common physical and mental problems which can arise if sex addiction treatment isn’t sought out in a timely [...]

Cocaine is one of the most addictive illegal drugs sold today. Because of this, many people who were introduced to it at a young age struggle to remove themselves from the drug. They continue to use it for many years, even if they don’t want to and often can’t stop until they hit rock bottom. [...]

Sex addiction is sexual behavior a person feels they have no control over. More often than not, it leads to psychological distress and can have a huge impact on the sufferer’s personal and professional functioning. As with any addiction, sexual addiction comes with a long list of negative consequences. If you think that you may [...]

The distinction between a compulsion and an addiction can be difficult to determine because there is a fine line between the two and even the medical profession’s perception of each changes as new research becomes available. While addiction and compulsion both have biological, genetic and psychological components, there are some key differences. A compulsion is [...]

According to data from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, people who suffer from a mood disorder are twice as likely to abuse drugs or alcohol. Mood disorders are in fact so common alongside substance abuse, that a term has been coined for it; dual diagnosis. Unfortunately, the two problems feed off each other – [...]