Problem 1) Choose any of the Screening Tools and apply it to Al. How many indicators did you find and how would you explain what the score means to him?
Problem 2) Are any two of Custer's stages supported in the vignette? Identify the corresponding material that tells you that.
Problem 3) What DSM-V criteria match with the two stages you identified in #2? Please make sure that you describe the indicator/s that you used to come to this decision. DSM 5 Diagnostic Criteria: Gambling Disorder A. Persistent and recurrent problematic gambling behavior leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, as indicated by the individual exhibiting four (or more) of the following in a 12 month period:
a. Needs to gamble with increasing amounts of money in order to achieve the desired excitement. b. Is restless or irritable when attempting to cut down or stop gambling. c. Has made repeated unsuccessful efforts to control, cut back, or stop gambling. d. Is often preoccupied with gambling (e.g., having persistent thoughts of reliving past gambling experiences, handicapping or planning the next venture, thinking of ways to get money with which to gamble). e. Often gambles when feeling distressed (e.g., helpless, guilty, anxious, depressed). f. After losing money gambling, often returns another day to get even ("chasing" one's losses). g. Lies to conceal the extent of involvement with gambling. h. Has jeopardized or lost a significant relationship, job, or educational or career opportunity because of gambling. i. Relies on others to provide money to relieve desperate financial situations caused by gambling.