Benoit Denizet-Lewis is an author and a journalist for the New York Times. He is also a sex addict; a revelation he makes in his new book, America Anonymous: Eight Addicts in Search of a Life. The book follows the lives of several men and women ages 20 and up suffering from addictions including, crystal meth, sex, alcohol, crack, food and even shoplifting. Rather, than attempting to find a cure for these addiction, Denzit-Lewis dedicates the book to giving an inside look at said addictions and chronicles the often tumultuous road to recovery.

In a recent interview with the Huffington Post, Denizet-Lewis explained the steps he took in order to get such a personal account of addiction. “I went the more conventional route, talking to addiction experts, counselors, and treatment centers.” Explains Denizet-Lewis. “I also demanded that my friends confess their addictions and introduce me to all of their addicted friends.” This is how Benoit met one of the more compelling characters in his book, Todd; a bisexual body builder who is currently undergoing recovery from meth and is also trying to cut down on steroid use.

In addition to his gripping new book, Benoit Denizet-Lewis has also set up a blog at www.americaanonymous.com. Just like here at InRecoveryBlog.com, posts at the America Anonymous blog are dedicated to addiction, recovery and resources for those looking to get sober. An enthralling personal account of Benoit’s own battle with sex addiction entitled, “Facing My Obsession, in the Flesh”, was published earlier this month on www.nytimes.com.

The essay is adapted from his new book and gives a detailed account of Benoit’s obsession with sex. He writes, “If you ask alcoholics about the first time they became drunk, many will say it was the moment they finally felt O.K. in the world. I never had that sensation while drunk or stoned, but I did feel it the first time I entered a gay men’s chat room, while in college. In a kind of hypnotic trance, I sent out photos of myself to rave reviews.” Read the entire essay on sexual addiction by Benoit Denizet-Lewis at www.NYTimes.com