Learn the intersectionality between stimulants and sex, known as 'chemsex'

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  • Course Description

    This course will explore the fusion of substance use and sexual behavior, sometimes known as “chemsex,” and its impact on sexual functioning and intimacy. Specific cultural, social and interpersonal aspects of the epidemic will be explored. The recovery process, including important considerations and milestones useful for clinicians, will be discussed.

  • Learning Objectives

    Upon completing this course, participants will be able to: Describe at least three clinical signs and symptoms of stimulant misuse and co-occurring sex addiction; List the effects of stimulants on the brain, including specifics about their impact on sexual arousal and behavior; List two or more clinical considerations relating to the treatment of paired substance use and sexual behavior


    Target Audience and Instructional Level
    This course is intended for psychologists, therapists, social workers, clinical counselors, and addiction counselors. Instructional level: Introductory/Intermediate

  • How To Take This Course

    In order to receive a certificate of completion reflecting the associated CE credit hour, you must:
    #1: Have an active paid Clearly Clinical membership
    #2: Listen to the corresponding course podcast
    #3: Achieve a passing grade on the post-presentation test (the test has up to ten questions and you must earn a score of at least 80%; you are able to re-test)
    #4: Complete the requested course evaluation.

    Course elements (including the course audio, post-test, and requested course evaluation) can be completed on a computer or mobile device via your Clearly Clinical account.

  • Course Format

    This high-quality and interesting course contains a one-hour, non-interactive audio podcast presentation which is available for free via all major public podcast providers. You can also listen to and download the file via our course player.

  • Commercial Support

    There is no known commercial support or conflict of interest for this CE program, presenter, sponsor, instructor, or content.

  • Certificate Access Details

    Once you've completed the course, your certificate will automatically populate in the 'Certificate' section of your account; it will also be emailed to you. Access to completion certificate will expire 365 days after issuance. Course certificates will be on file for ten (10) years from date of course completion.

  • Accommodations

    If you have special needs or need an accommodation, please email us at info@clearlyclinical.com and we will do our best to assist you.

Interviewee and Interviewer

David Fawcett, PhD, LCSW 6037

Sexual Addiction Expert

David Fawcett PhD, LCSW is a social worker and sex therapist. He is the author of Lust, Men, and Meth: A Gay Man’s Guide to Sex and Recovery (Healing Path Press 2015) which explores the intersection of gay men, drug use, and high-risk sexual behavior. The book was named “2016 Best Nonfiction Literature” by POZ magazine. He is also Vice President for Clinical Programming at Seeking Integrity LLC which develops and operates treatment programs for fused drug and sex behaviors (chemsex) and intimacy disorders. Seeking Integrity currently has a facility in Los Angeles. In 2018 he co-produced an award- winning documentary called Crystal City which follows several gay men in recovery from meth. He frequently presents workshops on addiction, LGBT issues, HIV and co-occurring disorders both in the US and internationally. He is a regular contributor to TheBody.com and TheBodyPRO.com and he has been published in Huffington Post, Positively Aware, and other journals.

Elizabeth 'Beth' Irias, MS, LMFT

Interviewer & Clearly Clinical Founder

Elizabeth 'Beth' Irias (she/her) is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and the Founder and President of Clearly Clinical. She has specializations in Clinical Documentation, Best Practice, and Utilization Review, and works closely with clinical teams across the US as a trainer and national conference presenter; Beth was formerly an adjunct professor at Pepperdine University in the Graduate Psychology and Education department. Licensed in California and Oregon, she provides therapy via her private practice to young adult and adult clients, members of the LGBTQ population, and those with addictive disorders. She has two young children, a super cool spouse who helps out with Clearly Clinical's tech, and a rescue dog.

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