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CoStar - Center of Sexual Addiction Treatment and Recovery Center of Sexual Treatment and Recovery specializes in the treatment of sexual addiction and co-addiction.
Sex addiction is a persistent and escalating pattern of sexual behaviors that result in negative consequences to self or others. In the pursuit of a sexual high, the sex addict is willing to risk and damage his or her reputation, relationships, financial security, physical and emotional health. Like alcohol for an alcoholic or cocaine for a drug abuser, sexual fantasies/behaviors, or compulsive relationships function as a drug for the sex and love addict. This produces a powerful euphoria, which is often followed by guilt and despair and a repetition of the addictive cycle. It is also an intimacy disorder that usually begins early in life and provides a way to cope with painful experiences in the absence of healthier skills.
Evaluation An initial assessment and evaluation is conducted to determine if there is a sex addiction, the level of progression, other possible addictions, and mental health issues that may coexist. Additional assessments frequently include: Co-dependency Inventories, Chemical Dependency testing, Trauma Index, Cybersex/Computer Addiction Inventories, and Abel Screening. (Measures sexual interest.) Psychotherapy Ongoing individual and couple therapy provide healing from the effects of the addiction, learning new and healthier problem solving skills, resolving childhood traumas that may have fueled the addiction or co-addiction, and facilitating relationship recovery and growth. Recovery, Healing, and Hope for healthier lifestyles and relationships are possible. Sex addicts can change from using a mood altering behavior to having authentic connections with themselves, their partners, and their families. For further information or to schedule an appointment, please call Marlys at the Adlerian Center.
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Recovery, Healing, and Hope for healthier lifestyles and relationships are possible. Sex addicts can change from using a mood altering behavior to having authentic connections with themselves, their partners, and their families. For further information or to schedule an appointment, please call Marlys at the Adlerian Center.