Gambling disorders, including pathological gambling and problem gambling, have received
increased attention from clinicians and researchers over the past three decades since …

Gambling is widely considered a socially acceptable form of recreation. However, for a small
minority of individuals, it can become both addictive and problematic with severe adverse …

OBJECTIVE: Pathological gambling is described in DSM-IV as a chronic and persisting
disorder, but recent community-based longitudinal studies that have highlighted the …

Despite the negative consequences associated with gambling, few problem gamblers seek
professional help. This study aimed to examine awareness of professional sources of help …

This literature review summarizes recent empirical research on obstacles preventing
problem gamblers from seeking treatment for their gambling problems. Relevant databases …

Two brief treatments for problem gambling were compared with a waiting-list control in a
randomized trial. Eighty-four percent of participants (N= 102) reported a significant reduction …

Background Resolving the theoretical controversy on the labeling of an increasing number
of excessive behaviors as behavioral addictions may also be facilitated by more empirical …

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Individuals who have developed a clinical dependence on drugs and/or alcohol often report
that they sought help because they were “sick and tired of being sick and tired.” Quality of life …

The legalization and availability of new forms of gambling are increasing in most Western
countries. This trend has contributed to the fact that more individuals are developing …