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I am certainly no expert, but addictions share many 'causes' in common and just like I wouldn't rely on AA only to help treat alcoholism, a 12-step program to treat sexual addictions/issue is not enough. People suffering from any addiction need intensive therapy to try to get to and 'solve' the causes which lead sufferers to do whatever it is they do to cover the pain. Addictions, simply, are defensive outlets and the 'why' needs to be discovered and uncovered for recovery and a move to more healthful living. So, whether 'sex addiction' is the right term or not, the addictive behavior seen with sex, drugs, alcohol, etc. can and should be treated. The 12-step programs, in my humble opinion, is a support tool, not a possible cure. BTW, addicts are not big on admitting their addictions - denial is huge in addiction - so anyone 'self-diagnosing' is probably not really suffering from the deep emotional torment of addiction.

June 10, 2009 - 9:14am

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