num_pages: 176
description: This book offers, not only an understanding of the nature of persons addicted to both gambling and chemical substances, but also provides critical assistance in formulating treatment plans. Alcoholism and Pathological Gambling demonstrates both the differences and the overwhelming similarities between the two disorders. Included is information about why many individuals consume alcohol and gamble, and why some people develop problems with either or both. Descriptions of both these addictive disorders, diagnostic guidelines, and the psychological, physical, and social processes that sustain the disorders and progression, are discussed. Relevant case studies are used to clarify concepts, and recovery and treatment information is also provided.
language: English
title: Alcoholism and Pathological Gambling: Similarities and Differences
titlecomplete: Alcoholism and Pathological Gambling: Similarities and Differences
publisher: Learning Pubns