Miguel has been involved in online gambling. Each day he tells himself that he will quit when he has spent $20, but frequently goes over that amount, sometimes by a large sum. This pattern of gambling more than one intends to gamble is characteristic of which DSM-5 disorder?
A) gambling addiction disorder
B) gambling disorder
C) problem gambling disorder
D) chronic gambling disorder

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According to DSM-5, gambling disorder is characterized by persistent and recurrent problematic gambling behavior leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, as indicated by the individual exhibiting four (or more) of the following in a 12-month period: (1) need to gamble with increasing amounts of money to achieve the desired excitement; (2) restless or irritable when attempting to cut down or stop gambling; (3) repeated unsuccessful efforts to control, cut back on, or stop gambling; (4) preoccupied with gambling (e.g., preoccupied with reliving past gambling experiences, handicapping or planning the next venture, or thinking of ways to get money with which to gamble); (5) often gambles when feeling distressed (e.g., helpless, guilty, anxious, depressed); (6) after losing money gambling, often returns another day to get even (“chasing” one’s losses); and (7) lies to conceal the extent of involvement with gambling. Miguel's pattern of frequently going over his set limit is an example of this symptom of losing control.

Miguel Has Been Involved in Online Gambling