{"id":14065,"date":"2016-11-11T13:22:41","date_gmt":"2016-11-11T13:22:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ivbar4u.com\/blog\/?p=14065"},"modified":"2016-11-11T13:22:41","modified_gmt":"2016-11-11T13:22:41","slug":"treating-sexual-addiction-alongside-drug-abuse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ivbar4u.com\/blog\/treating-sexual-addiction-alongside-drug-abuse\/","title":{"rendered":"Treating sexual addiction alongside drug abuse"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Treating sexual addiction alongside drug abuse simultaneously<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Treating sexual addiction alongside drug abuse: Treating multiple addictions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Talking of addiction, people often associate addiction only with drugs and other substance of abuse. We have actually been brought up knowing that drugs both illicit and prescription drugs are the elements that qualify for abuse and so many people have narrowed their minds in that school of thought. But is it really the true position of the understanding of what addiction is all about? We spoke with the experts from AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under the leadership of a renowned addiction expert doctor Dalal Akoury about this subject and we want to share with you some of the outcome of that discussion particularly on the significance of treating sexual addiction and substance abuse concurrently.<\/p>\n

From the discussion we were able to establish that there are different kinds of addictions. One could be addicted to drugs and alcohol, or to certain behaviors or even both. Doctor Akoury explains that behavioral addiction may include addiction to sexual activities, gaming from the computer devices, gambling and many others. And like we had stated before that, one could be addicted to either one or both. Therefore take for example sexual addiction can be accompanied by other addictions or other substances of abuse. She continues to states that while on the surface, different addictions seem to be associated with their own unique set of behaviors they are often fueled by the same underlying feelings of guilt, shame, avoidance and trauma. Addictions interact within the individual making it difficult to tease them apart.<\/p>\n

Treating sexual addiction alongside drug abuse: Replacing the maladaptive coping strategies<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Finally and looking at some of the past psychological trauma, sexual abuse, abandonment and neglect, doctor Akoury reiterates that these are some of the very important issues that need to be addressed in treatment. Therefore any recovering addict must endeavor to learn on how to recognize the signs of being actively involved in the addictive process and work hard primarily at replacing all the maladaptive coping strategies with positive and affirming ones. Moreover the individual addict needs to be empowered and be given the necessary tools to be able to function effectively in their environment and successfully meet all life\u2019s challenges without turning to substance use or problematic sexual behavior. We know that this can be very difficult to some of you and if you\u2019re that person, then you need not to give up because there is help on the way upon calling doctor Dalal Akoury today to schedule for a one on one meeting with her and your life will never be the same again thereafter.<\/p>\n

Treating sexual addiction alongside drug abuse: Treating multiple addictions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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