Pathological Gambling, Second Edition

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 Gamblingexamines all aspects ofthis disorder, including its causes, symptoms, treatment and therapy, and current research into the disorder.Chapters include:An OverviewGambling and Its History in the United StatesWho Are Pathological Gamblers?Causes of Pathological GamblingOther Psychiatric and Health IssuesSocial and Legal Problems Caused by GamblingTreatment: Support Groups, Medication, and Therapy