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Problem gambling

Problem gambling (PG), also known as pathological gambling, gambling disorder, gambling addiction or ludomania, is repetitive gambling behavior despite harm and negative consequences. Problem gambling may be diagnosed as a mental disorder according to the DSM-5 if certain diagnostic criteria are met. Pathological gambling is a common disorder associated…

Standards, Treatment & Etiology

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Other names
Ludopathy, ludomania, degenerate gambling, gambling addiction, compulsive gambling, pathological gambling, gambling disorder
Risk factors
Video game addiction
Specialty
Psychiatry, clinical psychology
Symptoms
Repetitive gambling behavior despite substantial harm

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related to Diagnosis · 29
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has treatment · 19
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has impact · 13
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related to Self-exclusion · 13
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related to Oceania (Australia) · 12
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related to Psychology · 11
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related to Europe · 10
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see also · 10
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related to Signs and symptoms · 9
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related to Biology · 8
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Problem gamblingOther namesLudopathy, ludomania, degenerate gambling, gambling addiction, compulsive gambling, pathological gambling, gambling disorder1.00infobox
Problem gamblingRisk factorsVideo game addiction1.00infobox
Problem gamblingSpecialtyPsychiatry, clinical psychology1.00infobox
Problem gamblingSymptomsRepetitive gambling behavior despite substantial harm1.00infobox
Problem gamblingis aaddictive behavior with a high comorbidity with alcohol problems0.90text
depressioninstance offor another condition0.80text
slot machines or loot boxesinstance ofincluding any factors that resemble gambling0.80text
problem gamblinginstance ofincluding a gambling addiction.The findings in one review indicated that behavioral disorders0.80text
substance use disorder are closely linkedinstance ofincluding a gambling addiction.The findings in one review indicated that behavioral disorders0.80text
narcissisminstance ofpersonality factors0.80text
risk-seekinginstance ofpersonality factors0.80text
sensation-seekinginstance ofpersonality factors0.80text

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    Problem gambling

    Nodes90
    Edges89
    Triples168
    Avg. degree1.98
    Density0.022222
    Components1
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