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Conflict of Interest: D.L.K and M.N.P are members of a WHO Advisory Group on Gaming Disorder. M.N.P discloses the following relationships: he has received financial support or compensation for the following; has consulted for and advised INSYS, Shire, RiverMend Health, Lightlake Therapeutics/Opiant, and Jazz Pharmaceuticals; has received research support from the Mohegan Sun Casino and the National Center for Responsible Gaming; has participated in surveys, mailings, or telephone consultations related to addictive disorders or other health topics; has consulted for or advised law offices and gambling entities on issues related to addictive disorders and behaviors; has provided clinical care in the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Problem Gambling Services Program; has performed grant reviews for the NIH and other agencies; has edited journals and journal sections; has given academic lectures in grand rounds, CME events, and other clinical or scientific venues; and has generated books or book chapters for publishers of mental health texts. D.L.K reports no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.
