Frequent sexual urges or behaviors can cause distress, but the cause of this distress is debated. Identifying the best model of hypersexual concerns is necessary to develop effective interventions to reduce those concerns. [...]
With the inclusion of “Gambling Disorder” in the “Substance Use and Addictive Disorders” chapter of the DSM-5, the APA publicly acknowledged the phenomenon of behavioral addiction. Furthermore, “Internet Gaming Disorder” was placed in Section 3—conditions for further study. This represents the ongoing paradigm shift in the field of addictions that relates to addictive behavior, and paves the way for new research in the light of cultural changes caused by the new technologies. [...]