Anthony Weiner checks into sex addiction rehab clinic: Daily Mail

[uawchild]

Source: Reuters citing Daily Mail

Disgraced former U.S. Representative Anthony Weiner has checked into a rehab facility that treats sex addiction, the DailyMail.com reported on Wednesday.

The online version of the British newspaper said electronic devices are banned at the facility, which separates men from women and treats a range of addictions related to cyber sex, exhibitionism and anonymous sex and other acts. The facility was not named in the report.

Reuters could not independently verify the report. Weiner could not be reached for comment.

Federal prosecutors and New York police announced last month they were investigating Weiner following a separate report by the DailyMail.com that he engaged in sexually explicit cellphone and online messages with a 15-year-old girl from North Carolina.

Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-weiner-idUSKBN12Y006

[Warpy]

1. He should have done that ages ago

I hope they can help the guy. He's probably going to need permanent follow up care.

[uawchild]

2. ikr n/t

[wheniwasincongress]

16. He did go to rehab when the first scandal hit

he was only there one or two weeks

[Laffy Kat]

21. I remember that and thinking

He could not possibly have overcome his problems in that short time, that it was all for looks.

[FarPoint]

3. Yes, he has an illness...

Hope he is at Sierra Tucson.... very professional program.

[IronLionZion]

4. The fact that he still exists

is proof that the Clintons don't ice people who are problems for them.

[TBA]

5. I had a student once that was sex addicted

We finally had to expell him because he could not refrain from looking at porn that he would bring into the lab on a thumb drive.

[LeftyMom]

6. "Sex addiction" isn't a thing.

Jesus fucking Christ.

[TBA]

8. You may be right but I'm not in the mental health profession.

[milestogo]

18. It may not be a specific diagnosis, but hypersexuality is.

And 'sex addiction' is clearly recognized as a psych issue, because there are places where it can be treated, such as https://www.recoveryranch.com/treatment-programs/sexual-recovery/

They treat Serial infidelity, Love addiction, Intimacy disorders, Compulsive masturbation, Cyberporn abuse and porn addiction, Anonymous sex, Sexual boundary problems, Voyeurism, Exhibitionism

Mr Weiner suffers from a problem with Exhibitionism, if not more.

[LeftyMom]

20. Hypersexuality and lack of impulse control are symptoms of all sorts of problems.

But "sex addiction" isn't a real diagnosis, no matter what some rehab facility that wants to part people with their money says.

Adventure therapy, experiential therapies, trauma-focused therapies, 12-step principles and 12-step alternatives, equine therapy, spirituality practices, Native American healing traditions, mindfulness and more — whatever combination of approaches work best for each individual client, they will find it here.

That's not medicine, that's scout camp for adults.

[JonLP24]

25. It sure can be

It activates the brain reward system sorta like cocaine someone can definitely be addicted to that. Addiction is usually considered if it leads to problems in their personal life, they keep doing the same thing despite the adverse consequences.

[LeftyMom]

26. Well please tell the APA, they took it out of the DSM due to lack of evidence and unclear diagnostic

criteria.

That's also a really surface level understanding of addiction, which is complicated.

Sex addiction as a diagnosis emerged when people in 12 step programs for drug and alcohol addiction decided to apply the 12 step model to other problems in their lives. Sexual acting out is common among addicts, particularly when they have untreated bipolar, borderline personality, etc. The evidence is pretty clear that 12 step programs don't even work for addictions, let alone wholly invented diagnoses.

[Lost-in-FL]

7. Was he waiting for an invitation?

That should have happened a while ago

[oberliner]

9. The UK Daily Mail is a right wing British tabloid

And they are the only source on this.

[uawchild]

11. Yeah, Reuters just cited them

Reuters and the Daily Beast are both carrying this, but both cite the Mail.

I felt Reuters had enough credibility to warrant posting this.

We'll see soon if the original source holds up.

[MADem]

23. They're an aggregator, though--they steal copy from other outlets and they are usually pretty

accurate.

They manage to get the pics and they usually get the story straight. I believe this report. He's about to be charged and he needs to show a judge that he is "trying."

[bucolic_frolic]

10. I think it's lack of boundaries

Things get into his head, he gets into other's electronic spaces

Seems to need adulation and approval

With the internet, we're all armchair psychologists now

The 400 character diagnosis

That'll be $12.95, please hit my PayPal on the way out

[Oneironaut]

12. I don't buy it. In all cases with politicians, this is for show.

Weiner is a narcissist who feels that he has done nothing wrong. He's a pedophile who is playing the poor victim.

He'll do it again when he gets out - he'll just make sure he's more stealthy. This is all theater for any legal troubles that might arise later, and for public opinion.

[TheCowsCameHome]

13. Actually, that was his problem.

he liked to show it.

[uawchild]

14. groan

lol

[wheniwasincongress]

15. He checked into sex addiction rehab

when his very first scandal happened. He was there for only one or two weeks.

[bravenak]

17. He should stay forever

[ToxMarz]

19. Rehab for what?

He's a pig, he's free to be a pig. Just go away and be a pig. The public does not need your "reputation" to be rehabbed. You're a toxic cancer, the public doesn't want you're service. Just GO AWAY!

[MADem]

22. Ewwwwwwww Gawwwwwwd. I'm just quoting Biden, now! nt

[rusty quoin]

24. Is it like paedophilia? I don't know.

And by this, is the guy going to to it no matter what? No matter what treatment it will happen again.

[get the red out]

27. Rehab

That fixes everything! Maybe some well-known person will try it before they get caught someday.

[Mike Nelson]

28. Huh?

...everyone is addicted to sex. His problem is different. If he knew his texting partner was 15-years-old, he has an emotional disturbance or some other psychological problem... assuming his cognitive levels are normal for an adult.