Tag: SexAddiction

Roofies, the street name for Rohypnol, are powerful sedatives belonging to the benzodiazepine class, initially developed in the 1970s for treating sleep disorders and anxiety. However, their potent sedative and amnesic properties have led to their notoriety as a primary drug used in sexual assaults. Roofies are particularly dangerous due to their odorless and tasteless […]

Seratonin is a chemical created in the brain that works as a neurotransmitter, a chemical messenger that plays a important role in our brains. It helps regulate various functions, such as mood, appetite, sleep and even our social behavior. When it comes to addiction and mental health, serotonin has a critical role to play. Research […]

Rohypnol, commonly referred to as roofies or the date rape drug, is a potent sedative in the benzodiazepine family, first synthesized in the 1970s. Initially used medically for treating sleep disorders and anxiety, its strong hypnotic and amnesic effects have led to its infamy as a drug often used in sexual assaults. Rohypnol’s odorless and […]

Endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers and mood elevators, play a important role in addiction recovery. These chemicals, which resemble morphine, are released during activities like exercise, laughter and certain enjoyable experiences offering a sense of pleasure and happiness. For those recovering from substance abuse, boosting endorphin levels is key to combating the negative emotional effects—such […]

Sex addiction, often discussed in addiction recovery communities, is an intimacy disorder characterised by compulsive sexual behaviour despite negative consequences. Also known as hypersexuality or compulsive sexual behaviour, is characterised by an inability to control excessive sexual thoughts, desires, urges or behaviors that lead to distress and harm in various areas of life, including relationships […]

Sexual abuse, defined as the forceful engagement in sexual acts without consent, often by someone in a position of power or trust, is a significant issue in the context of addiction treatment. It encompasses a range of misconduct, from non-consensual sexual acts to harassment, molestation and inappropriate comments or advances, causing physical and emotional trauma […]

HIV is the abbreviated form of the term human immunodeficiency virus, which causes AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system, the body’s defense against infections and diseases. It is primarily transmitted through infected blood, semen, vaginal fluids and breast milk. Although it can be a chronic condition with proper […]

Trauma refers to experiences causing intense physical and psychological stress. It results from events or circumstances perceived as physically or emotionally harmful with lasting negative impacts on an individual’s functioning and well-being. Trauma is not just a mental disorder but can be a normal survival instinct response, becoming pathological if inhibited or untreated. It varies […]