Topic: Internet Gaming Disorder

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DSM-5 Classifications, Internet Gaming and Caffeine Addiction

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) has reclassified various behaviors, including drug craving and gambling, as disorders for insurance purposes. New categories under research include internet gaming disorder and caffeine addiction, reflecting a trend toward medicalizing behavioral habits.