characteristics

Question 1

Griffiths

Answer 1

suggested 6 criteria. Salience, mood modification, tolerance, conflict, withdrawal, relapse

Question 2

Glenn Walters

Answer 2

Preoccupation ( addict engrossed in behaviour). Persistence (continuing to engage). Progression (engaging continuously and building tolerance). Perceived (addict feels they’ve lost control)

Question 3

Isbell et al

Answer 3

evidence of tolerance. gave same daily dose of alcohol to prisoners for two weeks. showed intoxicated signs of behaviour and had high blood alcohol level. both reduced after two weeks.

Question 4

Petry and Obrien

Answer 4

think internet gambling should be considered an addiction, in the DSM-5 for needing further research. difficult to operationalise and classify.

Question 5

DSM-5

Answer 5

substance related disorders result from use of 10 classes of drugs ( e.g. opioids, heroin, alcohol. gambling only behavioural one recognised).
has different criteria for diagnosing addiction - 11 points, 6 or more is severe