Addiction Treatment
Gambling - compulsive; Compulsive gambling; Addictive gambling
Treatment
Treatment for people with pathological gambling begins with recognizing the problem. Pathological gambling is often associated with denial. People with the illness often refuse to accept that they have a problem or need treatment.
Most people with pathological gambling enter treatment under pressure from others, rather than voluntarily accepting the need for treatment.
Treatment options include:
- Cognitive...
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