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That sounds about right, but I assumed there must be some hard criteria from a doctors perspective.

• WalterGR 5y ago
  If a random google link is to be believed, these are the DSM-5 criteria: "" 1. Hazardous use: You have used the substance in ways that are dangerous to yourself and/or others, i.e., overdosed, driven while under the influence, or blacked out. 2. Social or interpersonal problems related to use: Substance use has caused relationship problems or conflicts with others. 3. Neglected major roles to use: You have failed to meet your responsibilities at work, school, or home because of substance use. 4. Withdrawal: When you stop using the substance, you experience withdrawal symptoms. 5. Tolerance: You have built up a tolerance to the substance so that you have to use more to get the same effect. 6. Used larger amounts/longer: You have started to use larger amounts or use the substance for longer amounts of time. 7. Repeated attempts to control use or quit: You've tried to cut back or quit entirely, but haven't been successful. 8. Much time spent using: You spend a lot of your time using the substance. 9. Physical or psychological problems related to use: Your substance use has led to physical health problems, such as liver damage or lung cancer, or psychological issues, such as depression or anxiety. 10. Activities given up to use: You have skipped activities or stopped doing activities you once enjoyed in order to use the substance. 11. Craving: You have experienced cravings for the substance. "" Clearly it's focused on substance abuse and not behavioral addiction. (I'm sure I'm using imprecise terminology here.) #3 would be difficult to prove for a 'crypto addiction', I have to imagine.