BRADFORD, PA – January 15, 2001 – Dr. Kimberly S. Young, director of the Center for On-Line Addiction, published a new book “Tangled in the WEB: Understanding Cybersex from Fantasy to Addiction”, the first to address cybersex addiction and its recovery.  The book examines the symptoms, risk factors, and warning signs of online sexual compulsivity and outlines a step-by-step recovery plan for individuals who suffer from the affliction.  “It is a comprehensive self-help guide for those suffering from cybersex addiction, but it a useful resource for their friends and loved ones,” said Young.  Tangled in the Web provides chapters on online infidelity and what couples can do to recovery in the aftermath of an online affair and helps family members learn to confront a loved one who is in denial of an online sex addiction. 

Published by 1st Books Library (www.1stbooks.com), Tangled in the Web is also available online as an e-book.  “This was intentional,” says Young.  “Most of my e-clients are those who struggle with addictions to online pornography and cybersex, and are too embarrassed to seek out treatment within their local communities, which is why they turn to online counseling for the anonymity it affords.  Given the need for anonymity, an e-book to help cybersex addiction makes the most sense, as it provides users immediate access to needed information and also preserves their privacy when seeking help as people can anonymously download the entire book.”