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1discussionquestion.docxSubstance or Behavioral Addictions
As you have seen alcohol and substance abuse, as well as gambling addictions, are included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual as behavioral disorders or diseases. Most of the other behavioral addictions, such as Internet addiction, have yet to be included. More research is needed before these behaviors can be included in the manual. However, many people agree that Internet addiction and other behavioral addictions are similar to alcohol or substance abuse in many ways.
Alcohol and substance abuse are identified in the DSM-5 as a disease, whereas the behavioral addictions (Internet, sex, pornography, shopping, food, etc.) are not.
1.Do you think that compulsive behaviors, such as Internet usage, shopping, and overeating should be included in the DSM-V criteria? Why or why not
Substance or Behavioral Addictions
As y
ou have seen
alcohol and substance abuse, as well as gambling addictions, are included in
the
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
as behavioral disorders or diseases. Most of the other
behavioral
addictions, such as Internet addiction, have yet to be included. More research is
needed before these behaviors can be included in the manual. However, many people agree that
Internet addiction and other behavioral addictions are similar to alcohol or subs
tance abuse in
many ways.
Alcohol and substance abuse are identified in the DSM
-
5 as a disease, whereas the behavioral
addictions (Internet, sex, pornography, shopping, food, etc.) are not.
1.
Do you think that compulsive
behaviors, such as Internet usage, shopping, and
overeating should be included in the DSM
-
V criteria? Why or why not
