Pathological gambling, also known as compulsive gambling, is a psychological disorder characterized by the inability to resist impulses to gamble, leading to severe personal or social consequences. In people who develop compulsive gambling, occasional gambling can lead to a gambling habit. Pathological Gambling examines all aspects of this disorder, including its causes, symptoms, treatment and therapy, and current research into the disorder. Chapters include: Gambling and Its History in the United States Who Are Pathological Gamblers? Causes of Pathological Gambling Related Psychiatric and Health Issues Related Social and Legal Problems Treatment.Other products from Rakuten.com