No, that is not how alcoholics are treated. But with affairs - there are 2 other consenting adults. Yes, it MAY be a sexual addiction (my C thought my H had a sexual addiction) but until that person decides on their own to end it - there is nothing you can do.
What you CAN do is read "After the Affair". And know that many marriages DO weather affairs. ANd you let the C know that despite it all you want to save your marriage. You want to give it your best shot. And that you want a C who will help you give it your best shot. Then you see what response you get.
Good luck - there are solution based therapists out there.
