86: Treatment and Recovery from Chemsex Addiction86: Treatment and Recovery from Chemsex Addiction
The Addicted Mind Podcast
David Fawcett is our guest for today and he will be talking about chemsex addiction. He will explain what it is and how people recover when they fuse a drug addiction and a sex addiction. Episode Link>>>>> David is a licensed...
24:35•6 Feb 2020
David Fawcett on Chemsex: Understanding and Recovering from a Unique Addiction
“One of our goals is to really integrate healthy sexuality back into one's life. The best we can do is just kind of not keep them active.”
Ever heard of chemsex? It's a challenging mix of drug and sex addiction that’s often misunderstood. In this episode of 'The Addicted Mind Podcast', host Duane Osterlind sits down with David Fawcett, a licensed clinical social worker and sexologist, to unpack this complex issue. David shares his two-decade experience working with men who use methamphetamine and engage in high-risk sexual behavior, shedding light on how these addictions intertwine and impact the brain.
He explains how this fusion of behaviors creates unique challenges for recovery, making it essential to address both aspects simultaneously. David also touches on the emotional toll, like anhedonia, that individuals face during recovery. But it’s not all doom and gloom. David highlights the importance of reintroducing healthy sexuality and the critical role therapy plays in overcoming this addiction. He introduces resources like the Seeking Integrity program and the Sex and Relationship Healing website, offering valuable support for those struggling.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand chemsex addiction better or seeking ways to support someone on their recovery journey.
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