Gambling Disorder

Amanda Sun, Stuart Tiegel, M.S.W.
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DEFINITION

  • Problematic gambling behavior characterized by persistent and recurrent gambling, leading to impairment or distress; previously known as “pathological gambling” [1]

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DEFINITION

  • Problematic gambling behavior characterized by persistent and recurrent gambling, leading to impairment or distress; previously known as “pathological gambling” [1]

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Last updated: July 1, 2017