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
