Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Assessment, and Treatment

Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD) is a diagnosis that remains at the center of intense debate in the medical community. Despite being included in the World Health Organization’s 11th Revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), CSBD is not recognized in the DSM-5. This disparity is addressed by the editors, renowned researchers on sexual disorders, who provide an in-depth exploration of CSBD in their book, “Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder: Understanding, Assessment, and Treatment”.

Understanding CSBD: Definition, Diagnosis, and Treatment

The book delves into the complexities of CSBD, offering clinicians a comprehensive guide on how to effectively address this condition in their practices. The editors, along with a team of esteemed contributors, present clinically useful and thorough coverage of CSBD, including:

• Diagnostic aspects: conceptualizing out-of-control sexual behavior, comparing sexual addiction and CSBD, and reviewing proposed criteria for both conditions.
• Comprehensive evaluation of CSBD: conducting clinical interviews and assessing co-occurring psychiatric disorders.
• The role of the internet in hypersexuality: distinguishing between online sexual activities and online sexual problems, and proposing treatment approaches.
• Sexual addiction and substance abuse: examining the correlation between CSBD and substance use disorders, and outlining preferred therapeutic modalities and interventions.

Effective Treatment Approaches for CSBD

The book presents a range of clinical treatments for CSBD, including:

• Psychopharmacological approaches: enhancing sexual self-control, reducing sexual drive, and treating comorbid psychiatric disorders.
• Biopsychosocial approaches: taking an integrative approach, focusing on underlying concerns with intimacy formation, and describing treatment modalities and phases of treatment.

The Forensic Aspects of CSBD

Legal issues and hypersexuality often overlap, making it essential for clinicians to navigate the legal sphere competently. The book addresses the forensic aspects of CSBD, providing guidance on:

• Developing a legally defensible opinion
• Identifying mitigating factors
• Acting as an expert witness

While the diagnosis of CSBD may be debated, the reality is that patients presenting with these problems are suffering. “Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder: Understanding, Assessment, and Treatment” empowers clinicians to understand and alleviate the psychological pain of their patients and clients.

Publisher: American Psychiatric Association Publishing

Publication Date: February 4, 2021

Language: English

ISBN: 9781615372195, 9781615373789