Abstract
The proposed DSM-V changes related to the pathological gambling diagnosis hold far-reaching implications, yet these modifications
have been met with little public attention. This letter addresses the three changes proposed including the diagnosis’ reclassification
alongside other addictive behaviors, the lowering of the pathological gambling threshold to the endorsement of 4 symptoms,
and the removal of the “illegal acts” criterion. Support for the initial change is well documented, but there is evidence
to suggest that the latter two changes should be reconsidered.
have been met with little public attention. This letter addresses the three changes proposed including the diagnosis’ reclassification
alongside other addictive behaviors, the lowering of the pathological gambling threshold to the endorsement of 4 symptoms,
and the removal of the “illegal acts” criterion. Support for the initial change is well documented, but there is evidence
to suggest that the latter two changes should be reconsidered.
- Content Type Journal Article
- DOI 10.1007/s10899-010-9225-x
- Authors
- George B. Mitzner, The Institute of Gambling Education and Research, The University of Memphis, 202 Psychology Bldg, Memphis, TN 38152, USA
- James P. Whelan, The Institute of Gambling Education and Research, The University of Memphis, 202 Psychology Bldg, Memphis, TN 38152, USA
- Andrew W. Meyers, The Institute of Gambling Education and Research, The University of Memphis, 202 Psychology Bldg, Memphis, TN 38152, USA
- Journal Journal of Gambling Studies
- Online ISSN 1573-3602
- Print ISSN 1050-5350