Dr. David Fawcett While there is a rich literature on sexualized drug use among men, notably men who have sex with men, there is far less research concerning women....
More than two and a half million people use methamphetamine every year. For some, meth is a quick way to get a boost of energy and focus. For others,...
Dr. David Fawcett It is natural to wonder if one’s pairing of addictive substances and behaviors has become problematic. For example, my clients often ask whether having a glass...
Dr. David Fawcett Drugs (especially amphetamines) and sex are sometimes referred to as super-stimulants because they create a heightened sense of intensity through large bursts of dopamine, adrenaline, and...
Dr. David Fawcett At Seeking Integrity: Los Angeles we treat two primary disorders: 1) Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder, and 2) Co-Occurring Drug Use and Sexual Behavior. Compulsive Sexual Behavior...
Dr. David Fawcett When substance use is consistently mixed/paired/fused with sexual behavior, substances and sex become mutually reinforcing. Over time, a single set of fused cues, triggers, actions, and...
Dr. David Fawcett No shame is more powerful than sexual shame. Often, sexual shame is linked to unresolved early-life sexual trauma. People who experience sexual abuse, neglect, violence, verbal...
Dr. David Fawcett Chemsex is the paired use of drugs, particularly methamphetamine, with sexual behavior. The term chemsex was coined in the UK to refer to gay men who...
Dr. David Fawcett In a previous post, we discussed the fact that people who pair drug use with sexual behavior typically discover, usually in relatively short order, that the...
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