CONSEQUENCES OF
ADDICTIVE SEXUAL BEHAVIOR

The essence of all addiction is the experience of powerlessness over a behavior, resulting in unmanageability. The addict is out of control and typically experiences tremendous shame, pain and self-loathing. The addict may wish to stop their addictive behaviors – making promises and many attempts to stop – yet repeatedly fails to do so. The unmanageability of an addict’s life can be seen the consequences suffered, for example: 

• Loss of relationships
• Family break-ups
• Financial difficulty
• Job/career loss
• STIs and other health problems
• Sexual or physical assault
• Depression, despair, loneliness
• Guilt, shame, remorse
• Fear, anxiety, hopelessness
• Jail or prison
• Suicide or homicide

If you are concerned about the consequinces of your addictive sexual behavior, you might benifiet from the SAA program. Find out more about the program here.