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Compulsive gambling

Alternative Names:

Gambling - compulsive; Pathological gambling; Addictive gambling

Symptoms:

occasional gambling becomes habitual
loss of control over time spent gambling
gambling continues, whether winning or losing, until all money is lost or the game is terminated
gambling until large debts are accumulated
lack of concern for society's expectations and laws
unlawful behavior may occur to support the habit and pay debts

Signs and tests:

A psychological evaluation and history reveals compulsive gambling behavior.

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