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The National Institute of Health has identified sexual addiction as a research priority. This volume provides a detailed definition of sex and love addiction as well as an explicit outline of treatment and recovery. It uniquely integrates sex and love in its formulation and presents a two level ...

The National Institute of Health has identified sexual addiction as a research priority. This volume provides a detailed definition of sex and love addiction as well as an explicit outline of treatment and recovery. It uniquely integrates sex and love in its formulation and presents a two level approach to recovery. This presentation provides in-depth examples and suggestions for change and supports the growing involvement of Twelve-Step programs in mental health. Professionals will find this volume an excellent resource in their clinical practice.

Of those which deal with sex and love addiction, this work is alone in that it examines adolescents as a specific population. The number of case histories presented in the text are a prominent feature. The work should be of interest to clinicians and clients both. The book addresses the case of ...

Of those which deal with sex and love addiction, this work is alone in that it examines adolescents as a specific population. The number of case histories presented in the text are a prominent feature. The work should be of interest to clinicians and clients both. The book addresses the case of adolescent sex and love addicts as was done with adolescent chemical dependents 20 years ago.

This is the only book that addresses diagnostic, neurochemical, and treatment issues of sexual compulsivity in such depth. This work includes a description of an intensive outpatient therapy program designed to treat the sexually addicted patient. A three-and-one-half hour weekly program was ...

This is the only book that addresses diagnostic, neurochemical, and treatment issues of sexual compulsivity in such depth. This work includes a description of an intensive outpatient therapy program designed to treat the sexually addicted patient. A three-and-one-half hour weekly program was designed with the following elements: psychoeducational groups, same-sex group psychotherapy, and 12-Step meetings. In addition to lectures there are group and dyad/triad discussions, role playing, and psychodrama. This is followed by traditional group therapy, and then by a meeting of Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) that is open to the public.

Providing essential theoretical and practical guidelines for clinicians, educators, policymakers, and public health professionals, The Handbook of Addiction Treatment for Women is a comprehensive resource of the most current research and knowledge from recognized experts in the field of addiction ...

Providing essential theoretical and practical guidelines for clinicians, educators, policymakers, and public health professionals, The Handbook of Addiction Treatment for Women is a comprehensive resource of the most current research and knowledge from recognized experts in the field of addiction and treatment. This much needed guide offers an historical context on the issue of women and addiction, examines the myriad challenges of the female addict, and includes recommendations for choosing a course of treatment that will meet the specific needs of an individual woman addict."The Handbook of Addiction Treatment for Women brings to the field the thinking of researchers and practitioners in a very readable, practical compendium. This book is for anyone who cares about women with addictions." _Mary Beth Johnson, director, Addiction Technology Transfer Center, National Office"This is a wonderful book that addresses an unusually diverse set of issues, some of which are often neglected. It is not only useful to clinicians, but also to educators, researchers, policymakers, and anyone responsible for treatment program design." _ Joan E. Zweben, clinical professor of psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco; executive director, East Bay Community Recovery Project and 14th Street Clinic, Oakland, California

Regulating Sex discusses the various ways that sex and sexuality are regulated by government and society. From the 'clean-up' of Times Square to 'the closet' to the sodomy statutes still on the books in many states, there are numerous methods for government to intervene and otherwise seek to ...

Regulating Sex discusses the various ways that sex and sexuality are regulated by government and society. From the 'clean-up' of Times Square to 'the closet' to the sodomy statutes still on the books in many states, there are numerous methods for government to intervene and otherwise seek to influence sexuality and sexual behavior. Topics include: *sexual abuse in families *sex tourism in the Caribbean *US sodomy statutes *the politics of the closet *child prostitution *trans-gender rights *migration. This collection has an impressive array of contributors writing on compelling topics.