Gambling should be diagnosed as pathological, falls in the area of \u200b\u200bimpulse control disorders as reflected by the DSM-IV-TR. According to the classification of the Manual because the disease is diagnosed, both criteria must be met (A and B), and within the policy to at least 5 of the sub criteria listed below: Criterion A . In criterion A, the clinician must find a persistent and recurrent maladaptive gambling behavior as indicated by five (or more) of the following:
1. the person is excessively absorbed by the gambling industry (eg., is too absorbed in reliving past gambling experiences, or weigh in planning the next adventure, or to think of ways to get money to play with);
2. the patient needs to gamble with increasing amounts of money to achieve the desired excitement;
3. has repeatedly tried unsuccessfully to control, reduce, or stop gambling;
4. is restless or irritable when attempting to reduce or stop gambling;
5. gamble to escape problems or relieve a dysphoric mood (eg., helplessness, guilt, anxiety, depression);
6. after losing the game, often returns another day to play again (chasing their losses);
7. mind to family members, therapist, or others to conceal the extent of their involvement in gambling;
8. has committed illegal acts such as forgery, fraud, theft, or embezzlement to finance gambling;
9. has jeopardized or lost a significant relationship, job, or educational or career opportunities for gambling;
10. relies on others to raise money to relieve a desperate financial situation caused by gambling.
Criterion B . In Test B, the clinician must also establish that the conduct of gambling is not better accounted for by a Manic Episode.
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