Addiction Definition in Flux

Published October 26, 2013

Addiction definition in flux
In earlier versions of the DSM, the term “addiction” was linked only to substance-use-related behavior, but in the new manual, the definition has expanded to include non-substance-related behaviors such as gambling. According to Potenza's letter, …
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PMDD: Women with extreme PMS deemed 'mentally ill' in DSM-5
Advocates say it will lead to more accessible treatment and greater understanding of the condition, but others argue it will add to America's growing prescription drug abuse problem. Gary Greenberg, author of The Book of Woe: The DSM and the Unmaking …
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7 Signs Your Child Is an iPad Addict
Withdrawal symptoms and cravings may seem like the province of hard-drug addiction, but increasingly, psychologists are noticing these same signs of addiction in people who use devices ranging from smartphones to tablets. And as more and more …
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