Sexual Recovery Anonymous: A Case Study

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Resources Available to Those Struggling With Sexual Addiction

Sexual addiction is something many people struggle with (Ferree, 2010). When left untreated, a person can feel as though his/her life is unmanageable (Carnes, 2001). Luckily, there are resources available for those who struggle with sexual addiction. Two of the resources available are: Sexaholics Anonymous and Sexual Recovery Anonymous. The meetings held by these organizations, locations, the purpose of each organization, the latest news, and any publications available will be discussed.

Who Can Attend the Meetings Held by Each Organization?

For Sexaholics Anonymous, men and women can attend the meetings. The website states, “The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop lusting and become sexually sober” (Sexaholics Anonymous, n.d.).

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What Is Some of the Latest News from Each Organization?

Some of the latest news for Sexaholics Anonymous is, Sexaholics Anonymous is currently accepting registration for conventions being held in various locations. Some of the locations are: Wilkeson, WA; Wichita, KS; and Denver, CO. The rest of the locations can be found at: https://www.sa.org/store/ (Sexaholics Anonymous, n.d.).

Regarding the latest news for Sexual Recovery Anonymous, Sexual Recovery Anonymous is hosting a spring retreat that will take place in New York. The date for the retreat is March 18-20 and the time for the retreat is 5:00 P.M. on Friday – 1:00 P.M. on Sunday. Also, Sexual Recovery Anonymous is currently looking for people who are willing to submit their “story” that will be published in the “Big Book”. All entries must be submitted to: SRA@sexualrecovery.org (Sexual Recovery Anonymous, n.d.).

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