Hypersexuality among a Substance Use Disorder Population

In a group of 211 patients seeking treatment for a substance use disorder, 25% screened positive for hypersexual behavior. This prevalence rate greatly exceeds the estimates of hypersexual behavior found to be roughly 3–6% among the general population. Findings suggest that hypersexual behaviors may be more commonly observed in substance use disorder populations. Patients seeking treatment for a substance use disorder should be systematically screened for hypersexual behavior with the goal of optimizing the treatment approach.

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