Gambling Disorder
week 8 q1, q2
Q1 –
In the DSM-5, Gambling Disorder was moved from the “Impulse Control Disorders” category to the “Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders” category. Do you think that this was a good decision? Why or why not?
Q2 –
What are some of the popular myths about Gambling Addiction? Use example
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The moving of gambling disorder form the impulse control disorders category to the substance –related and addictive disorder was the right move both gambling and drug addiction produce similar changes that show many aspects of addiction. But instead of the addiction coming from the excessive use of alcohol or drugs, it comes from the excessive reliance or participation in the activity (Potenza, 2014)…
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