Tiger Woods: Is Sex Addiction or Drug Addiction a Possibility?
With all the widely publicized marital problems and issues with sponsors that Tiger Woods has been having, people have been looking for a reason behind his actions. How could someone with so much skill, fame and money, a beautiful home and family, destroy it so quickly and so completely?
A couple of theories floating around include sex addiction and drug addiction.
Is Tiger Woods Living with Prescription Drug Addiction?
According to Golf.co.uk, reports are circulating that claim that Tiger Woods may be dealing primarily with prescription drug addiction.
More detailed reports claim that Elin Nordegren, Tiger Woods’ wife, gave two empty prescription painkiller bottles to police when he was taken to the hospital after running into a fire hydrant outside his home last month. The two prescriptions: Ambien and Vicodin.
Because Nordegren gave police these bottles, Woods was apparently listed as a possible overdose when he was admitted to the hospital.
Due to knee injuries in 2008, Woods could easily have developed a Vicodin addiction as a result. Very often, people who otherwise do not indulge in drugs and alcohol will develop a painkiller addiction after an injury or surgery.
Additionally, there have been a number of reports of people on Ambien doing things in their sleep that they don’t and even more who can’t fall asleep without the drug after a few weeks of regular use.
If left untreated, addiction to prescription drugs like Vicodin and Ambien can ruin your life, and many are saying that this is the root cause of Tiger Woods’ current problems.
Is Sex Addiction a Problem for Tiger Woods?
Even more people speculate that Tiger Woods is dealing with a sex addiction due to the continued nature of his affairs and the sheer number of mistresses that have come out of the woodwork. According to CBS, there seems to be more evidence that Tiger Woods may be dealing with sex addiction than with prescription painkiller addiction.
A number of celebrities, politicians and others in the spotlight are caught in affairs and scandals of infidelity. At what point does it become an addiction?
Quantity of people is one factor in sex addiction. More than 10 women have come forward to claim a sexual relationship with Tiger Woods.
Continuing a habit despite the negative consequences is another factor in determining whether an action or behavior is actually an addiction.
Dr. Drew Pinsky from the VH1 series “Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew” said: “You’ve got to wonder about addiction. That’s the process that has people doing things that don’t make sense.”
Pinsky went on to say that Woods’ sexual behaviors may be one small piece of a bigger issue: “I wouldn’t be surprised if we find out there is a chemical addiction, as well. Sometimes, these sexual compulsions come out as part of an overall addictive process to a chemical.”
Treatment for Drug Addiction and Sex Addiction
It is not uncommon for addictions and other psychological issues to come in pairs. Many people who are struggling with drug addiction also struggle with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, gambling addiction and/ or sex addiction.
If you or someone you love is dually diagnosed, contact Michael’s House. We can help you get the treatment you need to recover.
