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Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Online Gamers

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[Online-gambling - new hazard potential?].

Kurosch Yazdi¹, Karin Yazdi

¹Department of Psychiatry 5, Landesnervenklinik Wagner-Jauregg, Wagner-Jauregg-Weg 15, 4020 Linz, Austria, kurosch.yazdi@gespag.at.

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Summary

The addictive potential of gambling, including sports wagering, is recognized, with online gambling showing higher risks. This shift to cyberspace presents challenges for individuals, therapists, and society.

Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Psychiatry
Behavioral Science

Context:

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) now classifies gambling disorder alongside substance-related disorders.
The internet's expansion has facilitated a significant shift of gambling activities into cyberspace.
Similar neurobiological processes are observed across various addictive disorders, including gambling.

Purpose:

To highlight the recognized addictive potential of gambling and sports wagering.
To examine the increasing prevalence and impact of online gambling.
To underscore the challenges posed by the rise of cyberspace gambling.

Summary:

The integration of gambling disorder into the DSM-5 classification confirms its addictive nature.

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Online gambling appears to have a higher addictive potential compared to traditional offline gambling.

The increasing number of patients seeking treatment for gambling addiction reflects this growing concern.

Impact:

Online gambling addiction poses significant challenges for affected individuals, treatment providers, and society.
This trend necessitates a re-evaluation of therapeutic strategies and regulatory frameworks for gambling.
Understanding the neurobiological underpinnings is crucial for developing effective interventions for gambling disorder.