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Author : National Gambling Impact and Policy Commission (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Compulsive gambling
ISBN : UOM:39015042755515
Author : National Research Council,Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Law and Justice,Committee on the Social and Economic Impact of Pathological Gambling
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1999-08-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309173506
As states have moved from merely tolerating gambling to running their own games, as communities have increasingly turned to gambling for an economic boost, important questions arise. Has the new age of gambling increased the proportion of pathological or problem gamblers in the U.S. population? Where is the threshold between "social betting" and pathology? Is there a real threat to our families, communities, and the larger society? Pathological Gambling explores America's experience of gambling, examining: The diverse and frequently controversial issues surrounding the definition of pathological gambling. Its co-occurrence with disorders such as alcoholism, drug abuse, and depression. Its social characteristics and economic consequences, both good and bad, for communities. The role of video gaming, Internet gambling, and other technologies in the development of gambling problems. Treatment approaches and their effectiveness, from Gambler's Anonymous to cognitive therapy to pharmacology. This book provides the most up-to-date information available on the prevalence of pathological and problem gambling in the United States, including a look at populations that may have a particular vulnerability to gambling: women, adolescents, and minority populations. Its describes the effects of problem gambling on families, friendships, employment, finances, and propensity to crime. How do pathological gamblers perceive and misperceive randomness and chance? What are the causal pathways to pathological gambling? What do genetics, brain imaging, and other studies tell us about the biology of gambling? Is there a bit of sensation-seeking in all of us? Who needs treatment? What do we know about the effectiveness of different policies for dealing with pathological gambling? The book reviews the available facts and frames the intriguing questions yet to be answered. Pathological Gambling will be the odds-on favorite for anyone interested in gambling in America: policymakers, public officials, economics and social researchers, treatment professionals, and concerned gamblers and their families.
Author : Mark Dixon,Patrick Ghezzi,Charles Lyons,Ginger Wilson
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2006-05-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781608827794
The rise in legalized gambling in the United States over the last fifteen years has led to much debate among scientists and practitioners about how to conceptualize and study the phenomenon, treat persons who experience difficulties controlling their level of play, and prevent individuals from becoming problem or 'pathological' gamblers. The current volume brings together a group of basic and applied behavior scientists to discuss these matters. Gambling is designed to allow readers familiar with the general concepts and principles of behavior analysis to understand how the field is addressing the area of gambling. Graduate students taking classes in behavioral applications, or those enrolled in seminars specific to gambling, will find this collection of papers a vital resource. The book will also be useful to clinicians interested in understanding the basic and conceptual foundations that underlie successful prevention and treatment approaches.
Author : Ronald M. Pavalko
Publisher : Charles C Thomas Publisher
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Compulsive gambling
ISBN : 9780398083021
This book is an introduction to the topic of problem gambling and its treatment. Throughout the book, a variety of different data and information is drawn upon to understand problem gambling and its treatment. The data is based on solid research whenever possible. This includes the results of both survey research and case studies. The book follows a logical sequence, beginning with the development of an understanding of problem gambling and ending with a discussion of different kinds of treatment. Chapter 1 deals with the various terms that have been used to describe problem gambling. The focus of Chapter 2 is problem gambling as an addiction. Chapter 3 focuses on the assessment and diagnosis of problem gambling. Chapter 4 deals with the question of how widespread is problem gambling? In Chapter 5, the social costs of problem gambling are explored. In Chapter 6, how people find their way to treatment and obstacles to seeking treatment are dealt with. Chapter 7 discusses the primary strategies for the treatment of problem gambling (behavioral and cognitive therapy). Relapse is dealt with, too. Gamblers Anonymous, a self-help recovery group, is discussed in Chapter 8. Chapter 9 deals with public policy issues in the treatment of problem gambling. The book will be useful as an introductory text for students taking courses in counseling, mental health and illness, social work, social problems and public policy. Public policymakers involved in the legalization, expansion, and regulation of commercial gambling will also find the book useful.
Author : Andreas Heinz,Nina Romanczuk-Seiferth,Marc N. Potenza
Publisher : Springer
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783030030605
This book provides an overview of the state of the art in research on and treatment of gambling disorder. As a behavioral addiction, gambling disorder is of increasing relevance to the field of mental health. Research conducted in the last decade has yielded valuable new insights into the characteristics and etiology of gambling disorder, as well as effective treatment strategies. The different chapters of this book present detailed information on the general concept of addiction as applied to gambling, the clinical characteristics, epidemiology and comorbidities of gambling disorder, as well as typical cognitive distortions found in patients with gambling disorder. In addition, the book includes chapters discussing animal models and the genetic and neurobiological underpinnings of the disorder. Further, it is examining treatment options including pharmacological and psychological intervention methods, as well as innovative new treatment approaches. The book also discusses relevant similarities to and differences with substance-related disorders and other behavioral addictions. Lastly, it examines gambling behavior from a cultural perspective, considers possible prevention strategies and outlines future perspectives in the field.
Author : National Gambling Impact and Policy Commission (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Compulsive gambling
ISBN : PURD:32754071462216
Author : Tobias Hayer,Caterina Primi,Neven Ricijas,Daniel T. Olason,Jeffrey Derevensky
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9782889456130
Author : Henrietta Bowden-Jones,Cheryl Dickson,Caroline Dunand
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2019-12-19
Category : Compulsive gambling
ISBN : 1138590959
This work gives a rare synopsis of the present-day issues related to harm reduction for gambling. Recent work by key professionals is presented, to encourage further developments in the domain, as it continues to evolve.
Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Governmental Affairs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : UCAL:B5141900
Author : Howard J. Shaffer,Alexander Blaszczynski,Robert Ladouceur,Davis Fong,Peter Collins
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-02
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780190074579
"Responsible gambling" refers to a range of strategies, initiatives, and activities introduced by gambling regulators, policymakers, and industry operators to reduce gambling-related harms. There is an absence of agreement about the definition of responsible gambling among these parties, and stakeholders' experiences reflect varied and often conflicting positions about the development, implementation, and maintenance of existing responsible gambling programs. Complicating these issues further, there is little empirical evidence supporting the current crop of responsible gambling activities. Consequently, there is a pressing need to bring together key similarities and differences associated with disparate stakeholder groups. Responsible Gambling: Primary Stakeholder Perspectives will inform and better ground both current and future debates focused on the topic of responsible gambling and its intended outcomes. Chapters address responsible gambling from the perspective of five groups of complementary stakeholders: scientists/researchers; clinicians; gambling operators; public policy makers/regulators; and recovering gamblers. Contributors address responsible gambling through the lens of the Reno Model, an approach that emphasizes the importance of stakeholders working together and using evidence-based methods to reduce gambling-related harms. Building upon and expanding the Reno Model and addressing conflicts and ethical compromises so that these programs can achieve their intended objectives (reducing the worldwide rate of gambling-related harms), Responsible Gambling will be of value to scientists, clinicians, policy makers, regulators, and industry operators interested in responsible gambling strategies and activities.
Author : Mark Griffiths
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 0415058341
Mark Griffiths has carried out extensive research into why some adolescents get hooked on gambling, how they gamble and what can be done about it. In this book he provides an overview of adolescent gambling worldwide.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781428971813
Author : Mikal J. Aasved
Publisher : Charles C Thomas Publisher
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780398073800
This is the second in a series of books intended to review and evaluate the most popular and influential explanations for gambling and the many research studies that have been conducted to confirm or refute them. This book focuses on the contributions of specialists in the social sciences, most of whom are convinced that gambling is a consequence of the social or subcultural environment in which the gambler lives. To further the understanding of why people gamble, investigators went to places where gambling occurred and spent time among and interacted with the gamblers. Some attended Gamblers Anonymous meetings and others became participant observers in gambling establishments by becoming employed as roulette croupiers or card dealers. Topics covered include the gambler's point of view, the researcher's point of view, social structure, economics, statistical tests of earlier ideas, special populations, ``armchair'' theories, gambling and the public, problem correlates, and risk factors. In addition, a critique of the qualitative and quantitative studies involving survey research methods and interview research methods is given that provides theoretical explanations for why people gamble. Numerous results from geographical surveys are provided, as well as tables that examine the research of problem gambling.
Author : Mark Dickerson,John O'Connor
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2006-02-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 052184701X
This book presents research into gambling, showing the psychological variables that govern erosion or maintenance of self-control.
Author : Mikal J. Aasved
Publisher : Charles C Thomas Publisher
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780398074463
The Biology of Gambling is the third volume in the Gambling Theory and Research Series. Author Mikal Aasved wrote this series to meet the need for a comprehensive review and synthesis of the many published materials pertaining to gambling theory and research. The series summarizes and critiques the findings and conclusions of investigators who have attempted to determine the motivations for gambling, both normative and excessive. Dr. Aasved provides a thorough examination of the research efforts and theoretical explanations of leaders in the field of gambling studies. This volume focuses on the etiological or causal theories that have been advanced by specialists in the medical sciences, an increasing number of whom are adopting the view that biological factors play an important role in the developmnet of many addictive, obsessive-compulsive, and other maladaptive behavior disorders. The fifteen chapters are divided into four parts. Part I reviews medical or disease models of addiction, discussing early and later conceptions. The core features of addiction, the alcohol dependence syndrome, heritability of addiction, longitudinal studies, and the quest to discover the biological basis of addiction are explored in detail. Part II examines the medical models of pathological gambling by exploring early ideas on gambling and human evolution, recent definition and diagnosis of pathological gambling, criticisms of the medical and addiction models, treatment goals, and the ongoing quest to discover the biological basis of pathological gambling. Part III concerns multicausal models of pathological gambling, and focuses on general theories of addiction, gambling-specific theories, and finishes with a critique of multicausal approaches. Part IV integrates the contents of the book by highlighting its main points and offering such concluding observations as: "Where do we now stand, and where do we go from here?" This book, as well as the entire