Anthony Weiner Checks Into Sex Rehab

Written on June 9, 2011 by Alex Hirst

Representative Anthony Weiner has taken a leave of absence to go into treatment. It would be reasonable to presume it is for sex addiction.

Is there such a thing as sex addiction? Many men would say no.Thats because they think sex addiction is about being a highly sexual person who wants to have lots of sex. There is nothing illegal about that unless it is with an underage girl.

But sex addiction is not really about sex. Its about obsessive behavior. Its about doing something over and over, even though it presents a risk to your job and family stability. Its like a tic you cant control. You know the action doesnt serve your goals or fit into your values, and that it provides only a brief jolt of serotonin, adrenaline, and dopamine. That, in turn, is often followed by shame. But you keep doing it, like a ritual that relieves stress and decreases pain even while it is causing stress and pain.

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