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Jan 1, 1944 — —· 82 yrs

SEX ADDICTION · COMPULSIVE BEHAVIOR

Patrick Carnes

Also known as: Patrick J. Carnes, Ph.D., Patrick Carnes

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Patrick Carnes (born 1944) is an American author and counselor. He is a proponent of the viewpoint that some sexual behavior is an addiction. According to CBS News, he popularized the term sex addiction. He created the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP), as well as numerous addiction treatment facilities, and created the CSAT certification.

Although new members of Twelve Step programs often hear about "working the program," just what that means is often unclear.

— from A gentle path through the twelve steps

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In the shadows of the net

2007

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It's 3:30 a.m. and Kevin is still online, absorbed in pornographic images flashing across his computer screen, and searching for more. Hours ago he tucked his children into bed and said good night to his wife, retreating to the computer to "finish up some work." Although his late night ritual leaves Kevin ashamed and exhausted, he is too embarassed and guild-ridden to seek help. He tells himself that no one would understand anyway. Anonymous and accessible, the Internet offers an alluring arena for compulsive sexual behavior. Destroyed marriages, career loss, and financial ruin are common outcomes. Revealing how desperate life can become for someone addicted to online sex, In the Shadows of the Net brings hope and healing to mena dn women struggling to understand and overcome this compulsive behavior. Drawing on their collective clinical expertise as well as current research, the authors equip readers with specific strategies for recognizing and recovering from compulsive online sexual behavior.

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The betrayal bond: breaking free of exploitative relationships

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Recovery zone

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