Gambling addiction |
Compulsive gambling; Gambling; Pathological gambling |
Compulsive gambling is an urge or addiction to gamble despite harmful negative consequences or a desire to stop. A preferred term among many professionals is problem gambling, as few people described by the term experience true compulsions in the clinical sense of the word. Severe problem gambling may be diagnosed as clinical pathological gambling if the gambler meets certain criteria.
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Gambling addiction Symptoms1-2 of 5 more...
Signs and symptoms
... You may have a gambling addiction if: You take time from work and family life to gamble. You secretly gamble. You feel remorse after gambling and repeatedly vow to quit. You may even quit for a while ...
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Causes ... Imbalances in the brain chemicals serotonin, norepinephrine (adrenaline) and dopamine may be factors in compulsive gambling. These chemicals all are neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters are the chemic...
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Complications
... Like other addictive behaviors, compulsive gambling can affect many areas of your life, possibly causing: Estrangement of family and friends Financial problems Legal problems, as you may resort to ill...
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Treatment ... Treatment for compulsive gambling is similar to therapies for other forms of addiction. Your doctor or mental health professional may use these approaches: Psychotherapy. A form of psychotherapy calle...
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Coping skills
... Gamblers Anonymous provides a 12-step program patterned after Alcoholics Anonymous. For people who wonder whether they may have a gambling problem, Gamblers Anonymous publishes a list of 20 questions ...
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Resources
- Compulsive Gambling (MayoClinic)

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