Addictive Behaviours

Question 1

Definition

Answer 1

Repeated behaviours that dominate the patients life to the detriment of social, occupational, material and family values and commitments

Question 2

Examples

Answer 2

• Gambling
• Gaming
• Substance misuse

Question 3

Signs

Answer 3

• Acute intoxication, hazardous use (puts individuals at risk),
• Use despite harmful effects on physical/mental health,
• Tolerance to substance,
• Withdrawal,
• Dependence,
• Residual disorder,
• Compulsion to take,
• Prioritising over commitments

Question 4

Diagnosis

Answer 4

ICD-10
- 3 or more symptoms
- > 1 month