Criteria for addictive disorder

1. Frequent engaging in the behavior to a greater extent or over a longer period than intended
2. Persistent desire for the behavior or one or more unsuccessful efforts to reduce or control
   the behavior
3. Much time spent in activities necessary for the behavior, engaging in the behavior, or
   recovering from its effects
4. Frequent preoccupation with the behavior or preparatory activities
5. Frequent engaging in the behavior when expected to fulfil occupational,
   academic, domestic, or social obligations
6. Giving up or limiting important social, occupational, or recreational activities
   because of the behavior
7. Continuation of the behavior despite knowledge of having a persistent or recurrent social, financial, psychological, or physical problem that is caused or exacerbated by the behavior
8. Need to increase the intensity or frequency of the behavior to achieve the desired effect, or diminished effect with continued behavior of the same intensity
9. Restlessness or irritability if unable to engage in the behavior
10. At least three criteria must be met for diagnosis, and some symptoms of the disturbance must have persisted for at least 1 month or have occurred repeatedly over a longer period.
    Adapted from Goodman (4)