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After reading these articles, you should be able to:

1. Describe how the concept of addiction has changed over time, including the newest shift in how clinicians diagnose substance use disorders (SUDs) with the release of DSM-5.
2. Explain why the DSM-5 changes concerning addiction are “closer to nature” or a better reflection of what is encountered clinically.
3. Summarize the clinical and financial implications of the changes regarding SUDs in DSM-5.
4. Understand some current research findings regarding addiction.