Defines criteria of an "addiction" designation
Differentiates addictions from impulse control
Discusses the evidence for behaviors meeting this criteria
Identifies what is now, likely will be, and is not a behavioral addiction per evidence
Presents evidence-based treatment for each behavioral addiction

Description

Behavioral Addictions explains the criteria used to determine addiction, the evidence for identifying assorted behaviors as addictions, and the evidence-based treatment for each.

DSM-V broke new ground in May of 2013, designating a new disorder called "behavioral addiction." Clinical psychologists immediately wanted to know: how is a behavioral addiction different from an impulse control disorder? What is the criteria for determining that some behaviors are addictions rather than impulses? What, if anything, does this mean in terms of effective treatment?

This book is unique in its coverage of behavioral addictions, their criteria, and treatment. It is a valuable and timely resource for any clinical psychologist treating addictions