Internet gaming disorder and the DSM-5.

@article{Petry2013InternetGD,
  title={Internet gaming disorder and the DSM-5.},
  author={Nancy Petry and Charles P. O'brien},
  journal={Addiction},
  year={2013},
  volume={108 7},
  pages={
          1186-7
        }
}
The DSM-5 is scheduled for publication in 2013, and internet gaming disorder will be included in its Section 3, the research appendix. This editorial reviews the DSM process and rationale for inclusion of this putative disorder, and it suggests directions for much needed research in this area. 
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