281 - The Impact Of Sexual Addiction (w/ Dr. Adrian Hickmon)

When addressing unwanted sexual behavior or any level of sexual brokenness, the language of "addiction" is difficult to accept. What is it that makes something an addiction? What makes it a sexual addiction? To help us understand sexual addiction and its impact,  we talk to Dr. Adrian Hickmon, a therapist and the founder of Capstone Treatment Center. We discuss the criteria of an "addiction," why sexual addiction is so damaging, how trauma factors in, how it damages relationships, and what recovery from this addiction looks like. We also get to hear stories from Adrian's clinical work at Capstone.

RESOURCES

Full Episode Video (YouTube)

Capstone Treatment Center (Adrian's organization)

The Urge (Carl Erik Fisher's book)

Don't Call It Love (Dr. Patrick Carnes' book)

IITAP Certifications (PSAP & CSAT)