You learned a little about the changes to the diagnostic criteria for substance addictions that are included in the DSM 5 (now DSM-5-TR).  How do you see these changes impacting the way you conceptualize addictions as a future counselor?  What challenges do you see with the changes, and what benefits do you see resulting from these changes?  What impact will these changes have on our clients?

You learned a little about the changes to the diagnostic criteria for substance addictions that are included in the DSM 5 (now DSM-5-TR).  How do you see these changes impacting the way you conceptualize addictions as a future counselor?  What challenges do you see with the changes, and what benefits do you see resulting from these changes?  What impact will these changes have on our clients?