Tag Archives: Escape

  • The Neurobiology of Addiction
    Monday, August 7th, 2023

    The Neurobiology of Addiction

    The only significant difference between substance addiction and sex/porn addiction is that substance addicts ingest alcohol or drugs to create an emotionally escapist neurochemical reaction, whereas sex/porn addicts rely...
  • Addicts Are Deeply Troubled People
    Wednesday, July 20th, 2022

    Addicts Are Deeply Troubled People

    In this episode of Overcoming Addiction and Betrayal, Dr. Rob talks about how addicts do what they do, not because of their feelings towards their partners or loved ones...
  • The Etiology (Formation) of Addiction
    Sunday, July 28th, 2019

    The Etiology (Formation) of Addiction

    We are not addicted to a substance or behavior; we’re addicted to escaping reality. When our early-life caregivers are absent, impaired, addicted, neglectful, anxious, inconsistent, intrusive, overbearing, or similarly...
  • Sex Addiction is Not About the Sex
    Wednesday, July 17th, 2019

    Sex Addiction is Not About the Sex

    We all have pain. And we all look for ways to make the pain go away. Most non-sex addicts think that having sex is the ultimate goal of sexual...
  • Book Review: It’s Not About the Sex, by Andrew Susskind
    Tuesday, May 28th, 2019

    Book Review: It’s Not About the Sex, by Andrew Susskind

    Andrew Susskind is a clinical social worker, certified group psychotherapist, and somatic experiencing and brainspotting practitioner in the Los Angeles area. He specializes in relationships, sexual recovery, addictions, trauma,...