Because the drug inflates the ego of the addict, it cuts off the spirit and conscience, leading to behavior that demonstrates a complete lack of self-esteem.
Addicts derive ego-satisfaction from serial sexual conquests.
This may take the form of adultery as a method of destroying a marriage, or as a substitute for more serious criminal activity. In addition, these sexual behaviors allow the addict to exercise control over others, which may also result in an inflated ego. When we have a relationship with a substance, there cannot be a close and significant one with another human being.