Gambling as an Addictive Behaviour Impaired Control, Harm Minimisation, Treatment and Prevention |
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| Author:
| Dickerson, Mark
O'Connor, John |
| Series title: | International Research Monographs in the Addictions Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-39919-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2011 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $46.99 |
Book Description:
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'If thinking about addiction is going to change, the study of excessive gambling is likely to be one of the richest sources of new ideas' (Jim Orford). This book presents a research-based model of impaired control. Impaired control is considered to be the basis of all addictive behaviours, especially gambling.
'If thinking about addiction is going to change, the study of excessive gambling is likely to be one of the richest sources of new ideas' (Jim Orford). This book presents a research-based model of impaired control. Impaired control is considered to be the basis of all addictive behaviours, especially gambling.