Pathological gambling may be successfully treated with medications for substance addiction
Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 10:49
in Health & Medicine
NASHVILLE, TN (December 10, 2009) -- Pathological gambling can be successfully treated with medications that decrease urges and increase inhibitions, according to researchers at the annual meeting of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP). Researchers found positive outcomes in gamblers treated with medications often used for substance addictions. Link: http://www.acnp.org