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Curing Problem or Pathological Gambling: Don’t Bet on It

University of South Carolina

This review of literature on problem and pathological gambling provides the reader with some historical perspectives on gambling and its growth as an industry. The causes and effects of the identified disorders related to gambling are discussed with indications for therapeutic intervention.

Key Words: compulsive gambling • gambling addiction • gambling • pathological gambling • problem gambling

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The Family Journal, Vol. 12, No. 1, 37-39 (2004)
DOI: 10.1177/1066480703258687


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