Gambling disorder, predominantly online
!markdown Gambling disorder, predominantly online is characterized by a pattern of persistent or recurrent gambling behavior that is primarily conducted over the internet and is manifested by: 1. impaired control over gambling (e.g., onset, frequency, intensity, duration, termination, context); 2. increasing priority given to gambling to the extent that gambling takes precedence over other life interests and daily activities; and 3. continuation or escalation of gambling despite the occurrence of negative consequences. The behavior pattern is of sufficient severity to result in significant impairment in personal, family, social, educational, occupational or other important areas of functioning. The pattern of gambling behavior may be continuous or episodic and recurrent. The gambling behavior and other features are normally evident over a period of at least 12 months in order for a diagnosis to be assigned, although the required duration may be shortened if all diagnostic requirements are met and symptoms are severe.
Differential diagnosis
When diagnosing Gambling disorder, predominantly online, the following ICD-11 disorders should be considered in the differential diagnosis:
Frequently asked questions
What disorders are in the differential diagnosis of Gambling disorder, predominantly online?
The differential diagnosis of Gambling disorder, predominantly online (6C50.1) includes: Zaburzenie dwubiegunowe typu I (6A60), Zaburzenie dwubiegunowe typu II (6A61).
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