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Expanding the definition of addiction: DSM-5 vs. ICD-11

Expanding the definition of addiction: DSM-5 vs. ICD-11
Expanding the definition of addiction: DSM-5 vs. ICD-11

While considerable efforts have been made to understand the neurobiological basis of substance addiction, the potentially "addictive" qualities of repetitive behaviors, and whether such behaviors constitute "behavioral addictions," is relatively neglected. It has been suggested that some conditions, such as gambling disorder, compulsive stealing, compulsive buying, compulsive sexual behavior, and problem Internet use, have phenomenological and neurobiological parallels with substance use disorders. This review considers how the issue of "behavioral addictions" has been handled by latest revisions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), leading to somewhat divergent approaches. We also consider key areas for future research in order to address optimal diagnostic classification and treatments for such repetitive, debilitating behaviors.

Addiction, behavioral addiction, classification, diagnosis, impulsivity
1092-8529
300-303
Grant, Jon E.
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Chamberlain, Samuel R.
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Grant, Jon E.
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Chamberlain, Samuel R.
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Grant, Jon E. and Chamberlain, Samuel R. (2016) Expanding the definition of addiction: DSM-5 vs. ICD-11. CNS Spectrums, 21 (4), 300-303. (doi:10.1017/S1092852916000183).

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Abstract

While considerable efforts have been made to understand the neurobiological basis of substance addiction, the potentially "addictive" qualities of repetitive behaviors, and whether such behaviors constitute "behavioral addictions," is relatively neglected. It has been suggested that some conditions, such as gambling disorder, compulsive stealing, compulsive buying, compulsive sexual behavior, and problem Internet use, have phenomenological and neurobiological parallels with substance use disorders. This review considers how the issue of "behavioral addictions" has been handled by latest revisions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), leading to somewhat divergent approaches. We also consider key areas for future research in order to address optimal diagnostic classification and treatments for such repetitive, debilitating behaviors.

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Published date: 1 August 2016
Additional Information: Publisher Copyright: © 2016 Cambridge University Press.
Keywords: Addiction, behavioral addiction, classification, diagnosis, impulsivity

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Local EPrints ID: 493029
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/493029
ISSN: 1092-8529
PURE UUID: 3ff13f67-adf2-48df-86a4-0129ac56bd70
ORCID for Samuel R. Chamberlain: ORCID iD orcid.org/0000-0001-7014-8121

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Author: Jon E. Grant
Author: Samuel R. Chamberlain ORCID iD

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