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Erschienen in: Journal of Gambling Studies 2/2014

01.06.2014 | Original Paper

An Overview of and Rationale for Changes Proposed for Pathological Gambling in DSM-5

verfasst von: Nancy M. Petry, Carlos Blanco, Marc Auriacombe, Guilherme Borges, Kathleen Bucholz, Thomas J. Crowley, Bridget F. Grant, Deborah S. Hasin, Charles O’Brien

Erschienen in: Journal of Gambling Studies | Ausgabe 2/2014

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Abstract

The fifth revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) is scheduled for publication in 2013. It will include several changes to the diagnosis of pathological gambling: the name of the disorder will be altered, the threshold for diagnosis will decrease, and one criterion will be removed. This paper reviews the rationale for these changes and addresses how they may impact diagnosis and treatment of the disorder, as well as potential for future research in the field.
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Metadaten
Titel
An Overview of and Rationale for Changes Proposed for Pathological Gambling in DSM-5
verfasst von
Nancy M. Petry
Carlos Blanco
Marc Auriacombe
Guilherme Borges
Kathleen Bucholz
Thomas J. Crowley
Bridget F. Grant
Deborah S. Hasin
Charles O’Brien
Publikationsdatum
01.06.2014
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Journal of Gambling Studies / Ausgabe 2/2014
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-3602
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-013-9370-0

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