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Albert Graham,
Backyard Pool Drainer
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In the DSM IV, binge eating disorder is not an officially recognized eating disorder but is included in the category titled Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified.
The DSM-IV-R also states that bulimics employ strict dieting or fasting and vigorous exercise in order to prevent weight gain.
The DSM-IV-PC also includes sections on psychosocial problems that are a focus of clinical attention but that are not considered a mental disorder, and disorders rarely first identified in primary care (e.
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Todd Porter,
Gym Attendent
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Wording in the DSM-IV and supporting literature that implies inherent impairment for all transgendered people is inconsistent with the present understanding of distress among gay and lesbian people.
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Adam Findley,
Professional Motivator
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For DSM-IV psychotic disorders, on the other hand, medical model interventions ranging from medications to ego and skills building psychotherapy, are seen as best.
The standard DSM IV criteria for diagnosis of psychoactive substance use disorder cannot be used reliably to diagnose addiction in the presence of opioids prescribed for the treatment of pain.
Using DSM-IV, dependence can be defined in some instances entirely in terms of psychological dependence ; this differs from earlier thinking on these concepts, which tended to equate addiction with physical dependence.
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Dave Simons,
Internet Entrepeneur
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The DSM-IV-TR diagnostic codes are limited to those contained within the ICD-9-CM coding system, which is required by most governmental agencies and private insurers.
The DSM-IV International Version features the use of ICD-10 codes and additional text sections describing the relationship between the DSM-IV criteria sets and the ICD-10 Diagnostic criteria for Research.
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Arthur Dawkins,
Astro-physicist
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The DSM IV, or Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders gives a generalized overview but does not help us to understand ADHD which leaves it wide open to speculation, guesswork, and ignorance.
The DSM-IV-TR provides updated information on associated features, including associated laboratory and physical findings for many of the disorders.
Although sexual addiction is not classified in DSM-IV as a mental disorder, a diagnostic framework for the use of the term can be extrapolated from the DSM-IV diagnostic criteria for substance dependence.
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