Evaluation and Treatment of Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder and Co-Morbid Addictive Disorders: A Narrative Review

This review aimed to synthesize recent literature on the comorbidity between compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD) and addictive disorders, including substance use disorders (SUD) and behavioral addictions (BA). It sought to examine assessment practices, clinical profiles, treatment strategies, and transdiagnostic mechanisms to inform integrated interventions. CSBD frequently co-occurs with SUD, though less research has emerged on the co-existence with BA. Compulsive sexual behavior often o