Addictive behavior constitutes a valid psychological condition
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Major health classifications and psychological literature recognize certain addictive behaviors as valid psychological conditions or disorders.
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Wikipedia: Addictive behavior
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Wikipedia: Internet addiction disorder
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who.int: Addictive behaviour
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Notes that certain addictive behaviors like gaming and gambling are recognized as conditions causing functional impairment.
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov: Which conditions should be considered as disorders in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) designation of “other specified disorders due to addictive behaviors”?
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References the International Classification of Diseases designation for disorders due to addictive behaviors.
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov: Introduction to Behavioral Addictions - PMC
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Discusses behavioral addictions producing short-term reward and diminished control, conceptualized as mental disorders.
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov: Behavioral Addiction versus Substance Addiction - PMC - NIH
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Examines the correspondence of psychiatric and psychological views on behavioral versus substance addiction.