Author Question: Gambling disorder was moved to the chapter on substance-related and addictive disorders because ... (Read 79 times)

captainjonesify · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

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.

Question 2

Discuss cultural differences in alcohol-related problems.

Answer:

Danny Ewald · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: b.

Answer to Question 2

People who don't drink obviously won't develop alcoholism, and culture can influence that decision. Some cultures prohibit or actively discourage alcohol consumption. Many Muslims, for example, believe that drinking alcohol is sinful. Other religions encourage the use of small amounts of alcohol in religious ceremoniessuch as Jewish people drinking wine at Passover Sederswhile also showing disdain for those who drink to the point of intoxication. This type of cultural constraint can decrease rates of alcohol use disorder. In one large epidemiological study, for example, Jews had significantly lower rates of alcoholism than Catholics and Protestants.