Chasing the pot of gold: Researchers study gambling subtypes and treatment outcomes
Tuesday, March 15, 2011 - 13:31
in Psychology & Sociology
Approximately two million adults in the United States meet criteria for pathological gambling, and another four to six million are considered problem gamblers, according to the National Council on Problem Gambling. A study by researchers at Wayne State University reveals that gambling addiction treatment is not one-size-fits-all, but it is difficult to predict which style of treatment is best for the various forms of gambling addiction.