Pathological Gambling
- ISBN-10
- 1604139420
- ISBN-13
- 9781604139426
- Series
- Pathological Gambling
- Category
- Compulsive gambling
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Publications
- Author
- Christine A. Adamec
Description
Pathological gambling, sometimes called 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 pathological gambling, occasional gambling can lead to a gambling habit. Now that the Internet Provides easy access to gambling online and more and more casinos are opening across the United States, gambling addiction is a growing problem. Pathological Gambling examines all aspects of this disorder, including its causes, symptoms, treatment, therapy, and current research into the disorder. The Psychological Disorders series explores the symptoms, causes, and effects of the most common psychological disorders. Highlighting the brain chemistry and psychological processes behind the disorders, these books explain how various pharmacological and psychotherapy treatments can help ease or eliminate symptoms. Case studies illustrate how mental health problems impact everyday life so that readers can better understand the signs of psychological disorders and recognize the need for professional help. Book jacket.
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- 2012-01-15
- 417 pages
- Paperback
- Amer Psychological Assn
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- 2004
- 270 pages
- Paperback
- American Psychiatric Pub.
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- 2000-03-31
- 234 pages
- Ebook
- State University of New York Press
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