Nail-biting could soon be called a compulsive disorder

Nail-biting could soon be called a compulsive disorder

Maybe you've been a nail biter for years. Or you have a friend or relative who tends to snack on their digits. Sure, it's not something you (or they) are proud of, but you've probably never viewed it as a full-fledged disorder. The American Psychiatric Association--which publishes the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)--is about to change your nail-biting outlook.

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