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

Overview

Journal J Gambl Stud

Date 2013 Mar 26

PMID 23526033

Citations 60

Authors

Nancy M Petry

Carlos Blanco

Marc Auriacombe

Guilherme Borges

Kathleen Bucholz

Thomas J Crowley

Bridget F Grant

Deborah S Hasin

Charles OBrien

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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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