Gambling
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Wagering money or valuables on an uncertain outcome. Its intermittent, variable-ratio payouts make it one of the most habit-forming behaviors — driving strong dopamine-mediated anticipation — and gambling disorder is a recognized behavioral addiction.
Too much may be associated with
Gambling disorder: chasing losses, inability to stop, financial ruin, relationship breakdown, anxiety, and depression, linked to dysregulated dopamine reward signalling and impaired impulse control.
Informational only — not medical advice.
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Materials
Books (3)
Research (6)
- Drug-Induced Gambling Disorder: Epidemiology, Neurobiology, and Management Wolfschlag et al. (2023)
- Addiction aux jeux d'argent: apport des neurosciences et de la neuroimagerie Sescousse (2014)
- The genetics of problem and pathological gambling: a systematic review Blum et al. (2014)
- Antiparkinsonian medication and pathological gambling Lader (2008)
- Pathological gambling Hollander et al. (2000)
- Gambling Disorder as an Addictive Disorder and Creative Psychopharmacotherapy Hasanović et al.
Recovery resources
Help for gambling use and recovery. Not an endorsement or medical advice — see all recovery resources.
- National Problem Gambling Helpline
A free, confidential, 24/7 US helpline (1-800-522-4700) offering support and local referrals for problem gambling.
- Gam-Anon
Mutual support for the spouses, family, and friends of compulsive gamblers.
- SMART Recovery
A secular, science-based recovery program using cognitive-behavioral tools for any addictive behavior.
- Gamblers Anonymous (GA)
A 12-step fellowship where compulsive gamblers help one another stop gambling and rebuild their lives.
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