@article{ref1,
title="Escaping the pain: examining the use of sexually compulsive behavior to avoid the traumatic memories of combat",
journal="Sexual addiction and compulsivity",
year="2007",
author="Howard, Michael D.",
volume="14",
number="2",
pages="77-94",
abstract="Studies suggest that as many as 30% of U.S. service members are returning from Iraq with stress-related mental health problems. Between 10-15% of troops leaving theatre have been diagnosed with combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Plagued by nightmares, flashbacks, and a host of family and work-related problems, these individuals will often turn to mood-altering substances and behaviors as an escape from their memories. This article examines the use of compulsive sexual behavior as a means of escaping the memories of combat. A case study will illustrate theoretical aspects of addiction, as well as critical intervention issues related to the underlying trauma.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1072-0162",
doi="10.1080/10720160701310443",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10720160701310443"
}