There is some talk about the inclusion of caffeine to the next edition of the DSM as a substance that can be addictive. Review the addiction criteria and post your own thoughts. Is caffeine an addictive substance? Why or why not? Should it be classified as a mental disorder? Are they other commonly used substances that could also fit this criteria?Sunday, July 25, 2010
Caffeination nation
There is some talk about the inclusion of caffeine to the next edition of the DSM as a substance that can be addictive. Review the addiction criteria and post your own thoughts. Is caffeine an addictive substance? Why or why not? Should it be classified as a mental disorder? Are they other commonly used substances that could also fit this criteria?
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