The Scoop on Defining and Diagnosing the Problem and the Latest in Sexual Addiction Research w/ Stefanie Carnes

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In this episode, host Tara McCausland speaks with Dr. Stefanie Cranes about the challenges of defining and diagnosing sex addiction. Topics covered include the historical context for diagnosis problems, the stigma and societal misunderstandings surrounding it, and the prevalence and causes of sex addiction based on recent research. Dr. Carnes also shares the distinct impact of sex addiction on individuals and families, compares it to other addictions, and offers hopeful advice for those starting or already on their recovery journey.
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00:00 Introduction and Conference Announcement
01:35 Guest Expert Introduction: Dr. Stephanie Carnes
03:38 Challenges in Diagnosing Sexual Addiction
05:03 Historical Context for Diagnosis Problems
07:51 Impact of Lack of Diagnosis on Treatment
11:55 Disparities in Care
23:36 Neuroscience and Behavioral Addiction
26:46 Debate Over Terminology and Classification
35:17 Prevalence and Future Trends
40:23 Primary Causes and Research Insights
44:46 Resources and Final Thoughts

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Transcripts

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1. Introduction and Conference Announcement (00:00:00)

2. Guest Expert Introduction: Dr. Stephanie Carnes (00:01:35)

3. Challenges in Diagnosing Sexual Addiction (00:03:38)

4. Historical Context for Diagnosis Problems (00:05:03)

5. Impact of Lack of Diagnosis on Treatment (00:07:51)

6. Disparities in Care (00:11:55)

7. Neuroscience and Behavioral Addiction (00:23:36)

8. Debate Over Terminology and Classification (00:26:46)

9. Prevalence and Future Trends (00:35:17)

10. Primary Causes and Research Insights (00:40:23)

11. Resources and Final Thoughts (00:44:46)