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Pathological Gambling
Marc N. Potenza, MD,PhD;
Thomas R. Kosten, MD;
Bruce J. Rounsaville, MD
JAMA. 2001;286:141-144.
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INTRODUCTION
Legalized gambling grossed US $50 billion in 1998, more than the motion picture, theme park, and music industries combined.1 An increased prevalence of gambling problems has accompanied the recent rapid expansion of legalized gambling.2 Since significant adverse consequences often accompany gambling problems, there is a growing need to understand, identify, and develop effective treatments for individuals with gambling problems.
Gambling, Problem Gambling, and Pathological Gambling
Gambling is placing something of value at risk with the hope of gaining something of greater value. In 1998, 86% of the general adult population was estimated to have gambled at some point in their lives, up from 68% in 1975.3 Traditional forms of gambling include wagering in casinos or on lotteries or horse racing. New gambling forms, such as video poker and Internet gambling, may be more habit-forming given their greater rapidity of action and ability to be . . . [Full Text of this Article]
Prevalence of Problem and Pathological Gambling
At-Risk Populations
Neurobiological Theories
Adverse Consequences
Identification of Problem and Pathological Gambling
Self-help and Treatment
Author Affiliations: Division of Substance Abuse, Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Conn.
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