Monday, July 21, 2014
Diagnostic Criteria for Pathological Gambling / compulsive gambling is changing !! WHY are we taking this out ? Are we saying that gambling addicts no longer are "committing illegal acts such as forgery, fraud, theft, or embezzlement to finance gambling" ? Is that why its getting taken out? I wish that were true but the addicted gambler will stop at nothing to stay in action they cant help themselves. When you are a compulsive gambler the only thing that's important to you is to be in action and stay in action .
Addicted gamblers have an urge to continuously gamble despite harmful negative consequences or a desire to stop. Severe problem gambling may be diagnosed as clinical pathological gambling if the gambler meets certain criteria. Pathological gambling is a common disorder that is associated with both social and family costs. The addicted gambler will exhibit many similarities to those who have substance addictions. Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM-IV)The Diagnostic Statistical Manual DSM is the manual mental health professionals consult for characteristics of mental disorders. The manual has had a category for Pathological Gambling since 1980. The ten criteria in the most recent version, the DSM-IV, are used as one of the guidelines along with other diagnostic tools to indicate the severity of a gambling problem. A score of five or more is categorized as pathological gambling, but a score of three or four could indicate a serious concern for the problems gambling is creating in one's life. Diagnostic Criteria for 312.31 Pathological GamblingA. Persistent and recurrent maladaptive gambling behavior as indicated by five (or more) of the following: -
is preoccupied with gambling (e.g., preoccupied with reliving past gambling experiences, handicapping or planning the next venture, or thinking of ways to get money with which to gamble) -
needs to gamble with increasing amounts of money in order to achieve the desired excitement -
has repeated unsuccessful efforts to control, cut back, or stop gambling -
is restless or irritable when attempting to cut down or stop gambling -
gambles as a way of escaping from problems or of relieving a dysphoric mood (e.g., feelings of helplessness, guilt, anxiety, depression) -
after losing money gambling, often returns another day to get even ("chasing" one's losses) -
lies to family members, therapist, or others to conceal the extent of involvement with gambling -
has committed illegal acts such as forgery, fraud, theft, or embezzlement to finance gambling -
has jeopardized or lost a significant relationship, job, or educational or career opportunity because of gambling -
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