Pathological Gambling, Second Edition (Ls Edition)

By Christine Adamec

Pathological gambling, also known as compulsive gambling, is a psychological disorder characterized by the inability to resist impulses to gamble, leading to severe personal or social consequences. In people who develop compulsive gambling, occasional gambling can lead to a gambling habit. Pathological Gambling examines all aspects of this disorder, including its causes, symptoms, treatment and therapy, and current research into the disorder. Chapters include: An Overview Gambling and Its History in the United States Who Are Pathological Gamblers? Causes of Pathological Gambling Other Psychiatric and Health Issues Social and Legal Problems Caused by Gambling Treatment: Support Groups, Medication, and Therapy

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0BMLJP5LS
• ISBN13: 9798887253107
• Release Date: September 2020
• Publisher: Chelsea House Publications
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"