Behavioral addictions in the ICD-11: An important debate that is anticipated to continue for some time Commentary to the debate: Behavioral addictions in the ICD-11

The Journal of Behavioral Addictions featured a debate on the topic of behavioral addictions in ICD-11 in 2022. Three main debate papers were published and a total of eleven commentaries. One main topic of considerations in the three debate papers and in the majority of commentaries was compulsive sexual behavior disorder. The debate was balanced, collegial and conducted at a high scientific level. Although there are some disagreements regarding specific details, all authors consider more research on behavioral addictions as important. This scientific debate has been and continues to be enormously important to behavioral addiction research and clinical practice.

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The Journal of Behavioral Addictions featured a debate on behavioral addictions in ICD-11 in 2022. The debate focused on compulsive sexual behavior disorder and emphasized the importance of further research on behavioral addictions. The debate was conducted at a high scientific level and has significant implications for behavioral addiction research and clinical practice.