Kari Ann Peniche

Peniche described herself as having hundreds of lovers, but being unable to emotionally connect with anyone or have any kind of relationship. Peniche's participation in the treatment program was marred by her aggressive and erratic behavior: verbally abusing the staff and other patients, refusing to participate in group discussions or obey rules, forcefully demanding that the staff fetch her fruit juice and bring it to her bedside, and accusing people of laughing at her when they clearly were not, and smiling uncontrollably even when she was discussing unpleasant topics. Dr. Drew Pinsky, the treating physician, became suspicious that she was using illicit substances such as methamphetamine or had been prior to being admitted, and the staff psychiatrist diagnosed her as having borderline personality disorder. It was indicated that both conditions require treatment before any treatment can be done for sexual addiction. She was eventually discharged involuntarily for failing to comply with the program's guidelines. Pinsky offered her an alternative program at a psychiatric hospital nearby, but she refused, and during the process of being evicted, she made suicidal gestures and became abusive toward the staff, throwing a container of water onto a technician, for example. Read Less