Abstract
The term “sex addiction” has been popularized in recent years to describe a range of different problematic sexual behaviors which are assumed to be similar to being addicted to substances and lend themselves to similar treatment approaches. Other terms such as sexual compulsivity, sexual impulsivity, erotomania, hyperphilia, and hypersexuality have been proposed in the literature which assumes different mechanisms and treatment approaches. However, the term “sex addiction” remains the most widely used and recognized label, particularly in public parlance. The current paper presents several case examples to illustrate how the concept of “sex addiction” is having a significant impact in US legal proceedings. The authors offer some commentary about the relevance of these cases as they pertain to matters of criminal, civil, and administrative law.
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