Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity The Journal of Treatment & Prevention Publication details, including instructions for authors and subscription information: http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/title~content=t713658059 The Neurodevelopmental Impact of Early Trauma and Insecure Attachment: Re-Thinking Our Understanding and Treatment of Sexual Behavior Problems Kevin Creeden a a Whitney Academy, East ...

It is common for clinicians, researchers, and public policymakers to describe certain drugs or objects (e.g., games of chance) as “addictive,” tacitly implying that the cause of addiction resides in the properties of drugs or other objects. Conventional wisdom encourages this view by treating different excessive behaviors, such as alcohol dependence and pathological gambling, as distinct disord...

The association of sexual victimization with self-esteem, depression, and problematic internet use was examined in Korean adolescents. A total of 695 middle and high school students were recruited (413 boys, 282 girls, mean age, 14.06±1.37 years). The participants were administered the Early Trauma Inventory Self Report-Short Form (ETISR-SF), Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), the Children's...

T he validity of an argument depends on the sound-ness of its premises. In the recent paper by Steele et al., conclusions are based on the initial construction of definitions relating to 'desire' and 'addiction'. These definitions are based on a series of assumptions and qualifications, the limitations of which are acknowledged by the authors initially, but inexplicably ignored in reaching the ...

background: drug addiction is one of the social health problems at the present century. the high risk sexual behaviors as well as drug abusing are factors of sexually transmitted infections. this study aimed to determine the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections and high risk behaviors among women who have referred to a de-addiction center. methods: in this descriptive study, 76 women w...

Compulsive sexual behavior, otherwise known as sexual addiction, is an emerging psychiatric disorder that has significant medical and psychiatric consequences. Until recently, very little empirical data existed to explain the biological, psychological, and social risk factors that contribute to this condition. In addition, clinical issues, such as the natural course and best practices on treati...

BACKGROUND Opioid replacement treatment (ORT) with methadone is regarded as gold standard in the treatment of opioid addiction. Treatment doses of 60 mg methadone per day and above are associated with better treatment retention and reduction in the use of heroin and cocaine. However, an absolute dose level cannot function as parameter for adequate dosing. This study aims to determine dose adequ...

background: sexual satisfaction is a vital component in marital satisfaction and life quality. the appraisal has influence sexual satisfaction. the previous study shows that people use methamphetamine and opium for enhancing sexual functioning. objectives: the current study was designed to examine the impact of methamphetamine and opium use in sexual satisfaction and body image. patients and me...