Gambling Disorder Was Moved to the Chapter on Substance-Related and Addictive

question 101

Multiple Choice

Gambling disorder was moved to the chapter on substance-related and addictive disorders because

• A)all gambling is seen as a mental disorder.
• B)people with serious gambling problems often suffer from substance use disorders.
• C)behavioral addictions involve the same exposure of toxic chemicals on the brain.
• D)all of the impulse control disorders were moved along with gambling disorder.

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