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- Men, Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse
Domestic violence can be described by many terms - including pervasive, epidemic, life-altering and deadly. But to categorize domestic violence as only a women's issue is to ignore the degree to which men are responsible for - and victimized by - this insidious form of abuse. more...
- Hoarding, Compulsive Shopping and Other "Invisible Addictions"
Mental health experts are working to increase their ability to identify and address the mental health challenges facing individuals who hoard animals, obsessively accumulate objects of no apparent value or engage in other forms of compulsive behaviors that that appear to straddle the line between out-of-the-ordinary activities and mental illness. more...
- For Many Survivors, Pain of Trauma Exacerbated by Devastation of Addiction
In addition to treating the grievous physical harm and debilitating psychological ramifications that often result from traumatic experiences, experts continue to gain a greater understanding of the role that trauma and PTSD play in the development of substance abuse disorders, drug addictions and alcoholism. more...
- Men Not Immune From Trauma of Sexual Assault
Though many studies of the association between sexual assault and substance abuse focus on female victims, a number of men are also in need of professional treatment to address their feelings of shame, guilt, and confusion. more...
- For Many Women, Addiction Associated with Sexual Assault
Because so many women who are struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction have been sexually assaulted, effective addiction recovery programs for women must be prepared to address abuse and other types of trauma. more...
- Sex Addiction: Why Men in Power Act Out
"Smart, attractive, powerful people can and do occasionally have empty emotional lives. The source of sex and love addiction is frequently a lack of connection, genuine intimacy, and emotional support...people who addictively seek out intensely pleasurable experiences to distract or stimulate them are attending to their emotional needs in dysfunctional ways." more...
