Alcoholism and sexual dysfunction : issues in clinical management / / David J. Powell, editor

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910790948403321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2014
• ISBN: 1-315-79141-2; 1-317-73543-9; 1-317-73544-7
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (152 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): PowellDavid J
• Disciplina: 616.86/1
• Soggetti: Alcoholics - Sexual behavior; Psychosexual disorders
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: ". has also been published as Alcoholism treatment quarterly, Volume 1, Number 3, Fall 1984"--T.p. verso.; First published 1984 by the Haworth Press.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Contributors; Foreword; Preface; Alcohol and Human Sexual Response; Acute Effects of Alcohol on Sexual Response; Chronic Effects of Alcohol on Sexual Function in Males and Females; Alcohol and Sexual Aggression; Conclusion; Socio-Sexual Issues in the Using and Recovering Alcoholic; Returning to Drinking as a Result of Erectile Dysfunction; The Sexual Behavior of Alcoholic Women While Drinking and During Sobriety; Procedures; Sexual Behavior and Orgasm Over Time; Sexual Dysfunction Profile; Relationship of Alcohol Use to Sexual ExperienceDreams to Orgasm; Other Sexual Characteristics of the Sample; First Three Months of Sobriety; Treatment Recommendations; Conclusion; Assessment of Sexual Functioning; Introduction; The Relevance of Diagnosis; Information; How to Take a Sex Problem History; Application to an Alcoholism Program; Treatment of Impotence in Male Alcoholics; Introduction; Nature of the Problem; Etiology; Treatment Approaches; Application to Alcoholism Treatment Programs; Permission-Giving; Limited Information; Specific Suggestions; Intensive Therapy; Training Needs; ConclusionSpecial Issues Affecting the Treatment of Male and Lesbian Alcoholics; Sexual Dynamics of the Client-Counselor Relationship; Seduction; Opportunity; Self-Interest; Morality; Glossary; Appendix: Resources
• Sommario/riassunto: Experts provide specific methodologies for clinicians working with recovering alcoholics and their families. This landmark study of sexual issues in alcoholism treatment addresses impotence in male alcoholics, the sexual dynamics of the client-counselor relationship, homosexual alcoholics, and many other important issues.