In The Shadows of The Net: Breaking Free from Compulsive Online Sexual Behavior (Paperback)

~ Patrick Carnes Ph.D (Author), David L. Delmonico Ph.D. (Author), Elizabeth Griffin M.A. (Author), Moriarity Joseph M. (Author)
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As Internet usage has exploded in recent years, so has the prevalence of compulsive online sexual behavior--a problem first addressed five years ago by Patrick Carnes and coauthors of the breakthrough book, In The Shadows of the Net. Updated with the latest information, trends, and developments, the second edition equips readers with specific strategies for recognizing and changing compulsive sexual behaviors. Personal stories reveal how desperate life can become for online sex addicts--divorce, career loss, and financial ruin are common outcomes. More importantly the authors set forth a path for breaking free from compulsive online sexual behavior and sustaining lifelong recovery.

About the Author

Patrick Carnes, Ph.D., a nationally known speaker and author on addiction and recovery issues, is the primary architect of Gentle Path programs for the treatment of sexual and addictive disorders. He is currently the executive director of the Gentle Path program at Pine Grove Behavioral Center in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Carnes is also the chief executive officer of New Freedom Corporation and New Freedom Publications in Carefree, Arizona.

David Delmonico, Ph.D. is an associate professor in the department of counseling, psychology, and special education at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh.

Elizabeth Griffen, M.A. is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 20 years of treating sexual disorders.

Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: Hazelden; 2 edition (September 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592854788
• ISBN-13: 978-1592854783
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #21,045 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars In the Shadows of the Net, June 22, 2009

By	Steven H. Plourde "pygmalion success" (Eureka, CA, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

very thorough treatment of cybersex and internet porn addiction with psychological & emotional etiology -- discusses the cunning, baffling, powerful addiction of the internet & its ease of access to pornographic sites & cybersex chat rooms -- carries through to the financial & interpersonal & legal expenses that may result from this addiction as well as destroyed families & lost employment