Compulsive Gambling Disorder: Prevention & Expectations (Pathological Gambling)

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Alternate Names : Pathological Gambling

There is no known prevention for compulsive gambling.

Compulsive gambling disorder often leads to:

isolation from friends and relatives

large financial debts

legal problems

loss of employment

marital problems

suicide attempts

In a family where one member has compulsive gambling disorder, financial ruin can result. However, this condition is not catching.

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Author: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Reviewer: Eric Berlin, MD
Date Reviewed: 05/07/01

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