Question by Michael Brian: What addictions does the APA recognize as actual addiction disorders?
I know technically anything can be an “addiction” but I’m trying to find a list that the APA has put out that lists the actual addictions someone can be diagnosed with.

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Answer by Peachy Perfect
Depends on what you count as an addiction. The DSM-IV (current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) doesn’t have a definition for the word “addiction” and doesn’t use it.

As far as what *you* might classify as an “addiction”, you can be diagnosed with either Substance Abuse or Substance Dependence, depending on the severity of the addiction. This involves either the dependence on or abuse of substances, like alcohol, heroin, caffeine –yes, I said caffeine–, cocaine, nicotine, etc.

As far as other “addictions” to non-substances go, the ones found under the “Impulse Control Disorders” category include:
– Pathological Gambling (people addicted to gambling)
– Kleptomania (people addicted to stealing)
– Pyromania (people addicted to setting fires)
– Trichotillomania (people addicted to pulling their hair out — yes, I’m serious)

There are lots of other disorders, including but definitely not limited to pedophilia and hypochondriasis, which you might consider addictions (pedophilia being when you are “addicted” to sexual endeavors with children, hypochondriasis being when you are “addicted” to being sick), but I don’t really count those under the “addictions” category, personally.

However, in the DSM-5, which is set to come out in May 2013, they are going to add a ton more disorders involving addictions under the category “Substance Use and Addictive Disorders”. But mostly the only change that will be made is specifying the type of substance that one is abusing, dependent on, and/or suffering withdrawals from. For example, instead of being diagnosed with plain “Substance Abuse” with alcohol listed as a side note, an alcoholic would be diagnosed with “Alcohol Use Disorder”, “Alcohol Intoxication”, and/or “Alcohol Withdrawal”.

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If you know anybody with drug or alcohol addiction and suffering from mental problems, dual diagnosis treatment can help them. The two problems of substance abuse and mental health condition together can worsen the situation if untreated. It is vital to follow special programs that can help and are far more effective than traditional approaches to treatment.

Dual Disorders

Co-occurring disorders or dual diagnosis is when you have a mental health disorder such as depression, anxiety, or bi-polar disorder and a drug or alcohol problem. Both have unique symptoms and can get in the way of ability to function, deal with life’s difficulties, and relate to others. The two problems affect each other and interact, and can increase when left untreated.

Recovery is Possible

Recovery depends on dual diagnosis treatment of both related disorders. The good news is that now anybody suffering from co-occurring disorders can recover if given proper treatment and support. Sometimes the mental problem occurs first that leads to substance abuse. Or, conversely, the person who has addiction to substance abuse can over time acquire mental and emotional problems.

Substance abuse can increase underlying risks of mental disorders. Mental disorders are a mix of outside factors, environment, and a complex interplay of genetics. If somebody is at the risk of mental disorder, the addiction to substance abuse can push him over the edge. Some people who have added stress or beginning of mental problems try to escape through alcohol or drugs, which makes the initial problem worse.

Important Points

There are important points to keep in mind about the recovery from the twin conditions. Integrated treatment for substance abuse problem and mental health problem is the best. The same provider or team has to deal with both the disorders with a systematic program of treatment, which is in stages, to be effective.

Recovering takes time, commitment, and courage. There is hope that people with substance abuse and mental problems can be treated at drug rehabilitation centers which deal with dual diagnosis treatment. Admitting you have a problem is the first step on the road to recovery. Just remember that mental problems combined with substance abuse cannot get better if you are in denial and ignore the problem. Facing the facts can mean conquering your demons and enjoying life again.

Treatment

The treatment for co-occurring problems addresses both the substance abuse problem and your mental health problems. You can share in the decision-making process and set active goals and steps for change. You will be taught skills and strategies to cope with the addictions and deal with relationships. You are given special counseling designed for dual disorders. Group, family, and individual methods are employed in the treatment. Basic education is given on your disorders and related problems.

In the 12-step program for dual diagnosis treatments, it is important to follow the rules. Managing stress, following medication instructions, having an action plan for triggers, and adopting healthy habits are vital to recovery. If your loved one has co-occurring problems, seeking support, being realistic, educating yourself, and being patient are very important for recovery. There are many treatment centers located in each state where you can get treated with complete confidentiality. Reach out and get help if you are facing serious dual diagnosis problems.

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Question by Michael Brian: What addictions does the APA recognize as actual addiction disorders?
I know technically anything can be an “addiction” but I’m trying to find a list that the APA has put out that lists the actual addictions someone can be diagnosed with.

Best answer:

Answer by Peachy Perfect
Depends on what you count as an addiction. The DSM-IV (current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) doesn’t have a definition for the word “addiction” and doesn’t use it.

As far as what *you* might classify as an “addiction”, you can be diagnosed with either Substance Abuse or Substance Dependence, depending on the severity of the addiction. This involves either the dependence on or abuse of substances, like alcohol, heroin, caffeine –yes, I said caffeine–, cocaine, nicotine, etc.

As far as other “addictions” to non-substances go, the ones found under the “Impulse Control Disorders” category include:
– Pathological Gambling (people addicted to gambling)
– Kleptomania (people addicted to stealing)
– Pyromania (people addicted to setting fires)
– Trichotillomania (people addicted to pulling their hair out — yes, I’m serious)

There are lots of other disorders, including but definitely not limited to pedophilia and hypochondriasis, which you might consider addictions (pedophilia being when you are “addicted” to sexual endeavors with children, hypochondriasis being when you are “addicted” to being sick), but I don’t really count those under the “addictions” category, personally.

However, in the DSM-5, which is set to come out in May 2013, they are going to add a ton more disorders involving addictions under the category “Substance Use and Addictive Disorders”. But mostly the only change that will be made is specifying the type of substance that one is abusing, dependent on, and/or suffering withdrawals from. For example, instead of being diagnosed with plain “Substance Abuse” with alcohol listed as a side note, an alcoholic would be diagnosed with “Alcohol Use Disorder”, “Alcohol Intoxication”, and/or “Alcohol Withdrawal”.

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Question by Michael Brian: What addictions does the APA recognize as actual addiction disorders?
I know technically anything can be an “addiction” but I’m trying to find a list that the APA has put out that lists the actual addictions someone can be diagnosed with.

Best answer:

Answer by Peachy Perfect
Depends on what you count as an addiction. The DSM-IV (current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) doesn’t have a definition for the word “addiction” and doesn’t use it.

As far as what *you* might classify as an “addiction”, you can be diagnosed with either Substance Abuse or Substance Dependence, depending on the severity of the addiction. This involves either the dependence on or abuse of substances, like alcohol, heroin, caffeine –yes, I said caffeine–, cocaine, nicotine, etc.

As far as other “addictions” to non-substances go, the ones found under the “Impulse Control Disorders” category include:
– Pathological Gambling (people addicted to gambling)
– Kleptomania (people addicted to stealing)
– Pyromania (people addicted to setting fires)
– Trichotillomania (people addicted to pulling their hair out — yes, I’m serious)

There are lots of other disorders, including but definitely not limited to pedophilia and hypochondriasis, which you might consider addictions (pedophilia being when you are “addicted” to sexual endeavors with children, hypochondriasis being when you are “addicted” to being sick), but I don’t really count those under the “addictions” category, personally.

However, in the DSM-5, which is set to come out in May 2013, they are going to add a ton more disorders involving addictions under the category “Substance Use and Addictive Disorders”. But mostly the only change that will be made is specifying the type of substance that one is abusing, dependent on, and/or suffering withdrawals from. For example, instead of being diagnosed with plain “Substance Abuse” with alcohol listed as a side note, an alcoholic would be diagnosed with “Alcohol Use Disorder”, “Alcohol Intoxication”, and/or “Alcohol Withdrawal”.

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Question by baritone_girl: What does it mean to be an “old fashioned alcoholic”?
What does it mean to be an “old fashioned alcoholic”? I’ve heard a few of my friends use this term, but am unsure about what exactly they mean by it.

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Answer by virgo89126
lol if it’s what I know it to be, it’s the kind that are soused all the time, still function at work & never admit or even realize they have a problem… no 12 steps for them…

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There are things you would just have to wait. Begetting your child, for instance, will mean a wait of nine or ten months. There is no fast-forwarding this. God’s grace and blessing does not even have a fast forwarding button. If you do not have perseverance in you, you would end up bereft of His blessings. 

Waiting is part of life whether you are millionaire, many times over or someone who is struggling to make both ends meet. Like in Corinthians 13:4, true love thinks nothing of waiting. And, if you can wait for a girl, the wait for whom will in any case come to an end in this temporal life, waiting for God, even if the wait is eternal, should be of no great difficulty. That is, if you have faith! Having faith is God is of utmost importance. 

Paul talks of perseverance in Romans 8:38-39 and how nothing in the world can separate the faithful from God, if they are prepared to wait. He lists the very death and its opposite number life, the powers that are and angels, the happenings now and the happenings that could follow the heights and depths; everything could have no bearing on the faith or perseverance. He says he has been persuaded of these profundities. 

Jesus had expressly told us that waiting long periods had been given to us on purpose. This is reflected in Paul’s words in Romans 5:4-5. He perfectly understands the purpose of the troubles that we are made to go through. The patience that is required of us to overcome the troubles will grant us the experience through which will result in our hope strengthening. And, hope that is placed on God can never go astray. The Holy Spirit will see that your hope is not belied. 

There is a warning in Proverbs 11:13 that if you were to be evil but have the virtue of perseverance in you, you are very likely to reap sorrow.

So, hope without being good in the eyes of God can only land you in more trouble. On the other hand, if you are sincere in your love for God and faithful to him, you can be sure of his blessing (Proverbs 20:22). 

It is in order of things that each one of us have some other adversary. You will be delivered from their hands by the Lord. This is direct result of your waiting for God (Psalm 143:9). Not only perseverance but fear of God is also emphasized in Psalms 147:11.