sexual abuse

April 1st, 2010

Overcoming Sexual Abuse by a Parent

Although we’d like not to think about it, chilling headlines remind us that sexual abuse of children by a parent isn’t all that uncommon. Add to that the fact that child sexual abuse is vastly underreported, and the magnitude of the problem increases. But that pales in comparison to what happens to the children. Long-term emotional and psychological damage of child sexual abuse by anyone can be devastating – but even more so when it is committed by a parent. It is also very difficult to overcome.

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December 11th, 2009

Dr. Drew: Are You a Sex Addict?

Dr. Drew Pinsky, host of VH1’s “Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew,” wrote the following about sex addiction on CNN’s Larry King Live blog:

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November 2nd, 2009

Kendra Jade Rossi Seeks Dr. Drew’s Help for Sex Addiction

Kendra Jade Rossi, former porn star and wife of Rockstar Supernova front man Lucas Rossi, is one of the eight celebrities getting help for their sex addiction on Dr. Drew’s new reality show on VH1.

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October 12th, 2009

NHL Player’s Sexual Abuse Led to Drug Addiction

Retired NHL player Theo Fleury admits in his soon-to-be-released memoir that he was sexually abused over a two-year period by junior coach Graham James, who served prison time for the crime.

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