Annotated Bibliography
Carnes, Patrick. “Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction” Minneapolis: CompCare, 1983.
Patrick Carnes’ book offers a real life look at the problem of sexual addiction. He used the past experiences of others to write a book detailing the causes and effects of sexual addiction. Carnes explains how sexual addiction is a huge problem to all involved, not just the “offender”. He also explains how the addiction is a problem just like any other addictions. The book describes the danger of addictions to humans by stating, “Because our sexuality is one of our most fundamental life processes, sexual compulsiveness is extremely threatening to all of us”(Carnes page 5). Carnes uses fictionalized composites to tell the stories of those suffering from sexual addiction.
This book explains how sexual addiction is a very severe problem and how difficult overcoming this problem can be. There are discussions on how people feel about sexual addictions and why many people do not understand it at all. The stories from real people explain their thoughts and their actions during their suffering.
Examples in this book can be used in the research paper to help explain why people decide to engage in addiction actions and how it affects all involved. There's insights on how to help those who suffer from sexual addiction and to prevent it from occurring.
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Chopin, Kate. ”The Storm.” Literature for Composition. Ed. Syvan Barnet, William Burto, and William E. Cain. 10th ed. New York: Pearson. 2014. 81-84. Print
Kate Chopin writes a short story about a woman named Calixta who is at home by herself when clouds roll in and a storm brews. Calixta then goes out to retrieve her clothes...
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...obability of someone cheating during the course of a relationship varies between forty to seventy six percent”. (Beaulieu-Pelletier) The results of those that thought about cheating were high along with those that actually did cheat. This article discusses how infidelity is popular in both men and women no matter the consequences to themselves or their relationships.
This article points out how many people have thoughts of cheating run through their
minds. It gives a clear view of how men and women are both equally guilty of infidelity. The University of Montreal students did a great job in explaining how people try to separate themselves from their partners because of their inner fear of attachment. It also goes on to say that many marriages do not turn out as the person might have hoped which leads to more problems and infidelity down the road.
Sally Satel, author of “Addiction Doesn’t Discriminate? Wrong,” leads us down a harrowing path of the causes and effects that lead people to addiction. It can be a choice, possibly subconscious, or a condition that leads a person left fighting a lifelong battle they did not intend to sign up for. Mental and emotional health/conditions, personality traits, attitudes, values, behaviors, choices, and perceived rewards are just a few of the supposed causes of becoming an addict.
This is then followed by insightfully examining the treatment process, specifically through grace as a key focus of overcoming addiction. May focus heavily on desire as the main cause of addiction. He sees addiction as a way to fulfill a universal need that all people have. The text focuses on how we all have this need we want met and that we desire to have more in life. The author looks at how through our desire we all fall victims to addiction because of the fall.
Hypothesis 2: Anticipatory regret about passing up a last opportunity for enrichment will make people more willing to cheat when they think that no more cheating opportunities remain.
Many people dislike the term ‘addiction’ in relation to drugs or other substances, particularly as it infers that a person is powerless over their use of a particular drug or in some circumstances, a number of substances. Whilst others maintain it is this powerlessness that is the foundation of diagnosis and treatment – that treatment is not possible without recognition of addiction itself as the ‘problem’ being addressed. The professional and public perception of addiction is complicated. There are many approaches and models to explain addiction, the role of the addict, and their environment. This essay will compare and contrast two of these approaches, the medical/disease and the social model. Initially this essay will describe the origins of each model, and follow by explaining their respective strengths and weaknesses, and finish with an overview of the key differences between them. This essay will conclude by demonstrating that a holistic approach, and a cross-pollination of these models is the most successful approach to treating addicts. As is the case for all diseases, there are multiple treatment options, and as ever person is different, the results in each individual cannot be predicted.
Addiction is a condition that results when a person ingests a substance or engage in an activity that is pleasurable at the moment but not conducive to that individual’s health. My health-related topic is alcoholism. Underage drinking is a serious problem in my state. Stakeholders involved in this underage drinking are children between the age of 12 and 20. Which lead to the greatest threats in my state.
The text, Hooked: New Science on How Casual Sex is Affecting Our Children was written in 2008, by Joe S. McIlhaney, Jr. and Freda McKissic-Bush and published by Northfield Publishing. The topic of sex has always been a hard to explain topic, especially for adults, when it comes to discussing sex to their children; however, this text easily discusses sex in a way that makes it easy for anyone to understand the reasons behind why we want to have sex, how our behavior is related to the brain and sexual response, how our views of sex change based on the growing of our bodies (puberty), and how sexual relationships may truly affect our inner-selves and future relationships with future partners. There are three ways to break down this book:
The first step in effectively combating addiction is finding discrepancies in society’s idea of what addiction means and why these discrepancies came to be. There are many real
The consequences of marriage can influence the society as a whole. It affects both the personal life and all other institutions as well. When marriages flourish the nation and the society will rise and when divorce comes along and the marriages fail the society falls apart as well. We can see the consequences of wrong marriages in next generations on our children. The most essential need of human is to have life. Life is more than breathing or eating, it’s about protection, secureness and helping one another. To live we have to love. Love is a need for companionship, therefore good marriages can bring love and life to people. “Marriage is not about finding the right man or woman, its being the
Main Point: What defines an addiction? According to Psychology Today, “Addiction is a condition that results when a person ingests a substance…. or engages in an activity….that can be pleasurable but the continued use/act of which becomes compulsive and interferes with ordinary life responsibilities, such as work, relationships, or health.” This can range anywhere from drug use to eating disorders, to gambling, to even texting in today’s generation. Shocking to say the least, especially when most people do not even know they are addicted or are an addict until they realize this definition.
The term addiction originates from the Latin words for both “bound to” and “enslaved by”; a fitting ideology for those experiencing the symptoms of addiction through a loved one, or even personally. Addiction ranges from a number of categories. For instance, food, sex, gambling, alcohol, and drugs can give rise to addiction, among numerous others. Descriptive of all these examples, addictive substances are characterized by two principles: reinforcing stimuli and rewarding outcome. Addiction is a medical condition distinguished by biological and psychological factors. These factors, after repeated exposure of a rewarding stimuli, give rise to changes in learning and memory. However, addiction has not always been perceived as a medical condition. In the 1900’s, addiction was not discerned as a
Patrick Carnes, Ph.D., the first person to identify and treat this affliction, hypothesized sex addiction results from a person needing certain neuro-chemical changes (4). Everybody experiences certain neuro-chemical changes that make the physical act of sex feel pleasurable. A normal person produces this stimulus, attains the natural high, and is satisfied. An addict, however, uses this chemical to escape pain or seek relief from stress (4). This theory supports a nature argument because there is nothing a person can do about it. Their body creates an altered response to a completely normal act and fosters an uncontrollable need to experience sex. It is comparable to an alcoholic's reaction to alcohol (4). The sex addict needs this chemical to be released in order to desensitize themselves from their problems. This is not healthy, but i...
There are many reasons why men and women decide to commit, are committing, or have committed adultery. Feldman and Cauffman (1999a) found 53% of participants of a survey endorsed the most common motive: attraction. Following, was partner absence with 48% and being unable to resist sexual opportunities. Finally, a third of participants who engaged in infidelity reported sexual dissatisfaction and insecurity within their relationship. Marriages become vulnerable to adultery when their needs are not met or satisfied, causing an extramarital affair. Though it is unmoral for either sex to commit adultery and involve...
There was a time when more smart-conscious decisions were made relating to sexual relationships. In particular, sexual relationships within a marriage. However, times have changed. The pillars that hold up our individual sexual values have started to crumble. It is estimated that two out of three marriages fail due to infidelity. This is a scary statistic considering that people believe a marriage can survive infidelity. This brings us to our first myth: Everyone has affairs.
Idyllically, it is difficult to spot a person with a sexual addiction disorder from the outside. Thus, majority of them have developed a skill of hiding this behavior and addiction from their family members, spouses, and partners. They normally do this by lying about their various activities or taking part in them at places and times where they cannot be found. Nevertheless, there are times when symptoms are noticeable and present (Carnes & Adams,
Humans are sexual beings. We want it. We all need sex. It is an important part of us. Sex can be simply a pleasurable act, yet it can also be an expression of our love for someone else. In short, sex is wonderful. However, it is relatively rare to encounter a rational discussion about sex, even between partners. As with all activities about which people are passionate and which involve biological drives, the topic of sexuality is rife with controversy, misunderstanding, moralizing, and stereotypes. It is my belief that the widespread availability of information about sexual matters help facilitate better communication in relationships. Progress can never be made in human affairs by the suppression or repression of information, or by spreading disinformation. In essence, sexuality should be celebrated to improve our sexual health and happiness.