Pathological Gambling and the Family: Practice Implications

In: Families in society: the journal of contemporary human services, Band 76, Heft 4, S. 213-219

Abstract

Pathological gambling is a growing problem in the United States. The authors define and describe the problem as well as review the research literature concerning the personal and family effects of compulsive gambling. General recommendations are offered regarding how this addiction can be understood and managed.