Examination of Proposed DSM-5 Changes to Pathological Gambling in a Helpline Sample.
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| Title: | Examination of Proposed DSM-5 Changes to Pathological Gambling in a Helpline Sample. |
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| Authors: | Weinstock, Jeremiah, Rash, Carla, Burton, Steve, Moran, Sheila, Biller, Warren, O'Neil, Kathleen, Kruedelbach, Norman |
| Source: | Journal of Clinical Psychology. Dec2013, Vol. 69 Issue 12, p1305-1314. 10p. 4 Charts. |
| Subjects: | Diagnosis of compulsive gambling, Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Book), Compulsive gambler psychology, Hotlines (Counseling), Clinical psychology |
| Abstract: | Objectives To examine the effect of proposed the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fifth Edition (DSM-5) changes to pathological gambling relative to DSM-IV criteria in a large gambling helpline sample ( N = 2,750). Changes in prevalence rates, the diagnostic utility of the illegal acts criterion, and severity of alternative diagnostic formulation thresholds were examined. Method Callers to the helpline completed a semistructured interview and DSM-IV criteria were assessed. Results Without lowering the diagnostic threshold, removal of the illegal acts criterion resulted in loss of diagnostic status in less than 2% of helpline callers. The DSM-IV prevalence rate in this sample was 81.2%, and DSM-5 formulations with lowered thresholds of 4, 3, and 2 symptoms increased prevalence rates by 9% to 17%. However, item-level symptom endorsement suggested that subclinical gamblers experience significant adverse consequences. Conclusions Lowered thresholds may lead to earlier provision of treatment to gamblers and prevent escalation of the disorder, while being more consistent with diagnostic thresholds of other addiction disorders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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