Psychiatrist Robert Custer spent his life convincing doctors that compulsive gambling was not an impulse control problem. Today, his research is foundational for diagnosis and treatment.

As a therapist who treats people with gambling problems, I’ve noticed a shift over the past few years – not only in the profile of the typical clients I treat, but also in the way their gambling ...

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LAS VEGAS — Downstairs was a sensory overload: Roulette wheels spun, slot-machine chimes rang, and dealers hurried to scoop up stacks of casino chips resting in front of busted blackjack hands. Many ...

New Jersey has announced $720,000 in grants to improve treatment for people who struggle with gambling addiction while also dealing with mental health or substance use issues. The grants were awarded ...

With online betting being legalized in more and more states, gambling is increasingly prevalent across the United States of America. For many, increased access to gambling can lead to problematic ...

Online gambling — all those websites and apps that offer casino games, sports betting, poker, fantasy sports, and lotteries — can be exciting and entertaining. It’s an estimated $9.5 billion per year ...

State officials are seeking proposals from providers of educational and treatment services for Arkansans with gambling disorders, more than 3½ years after voters approved a constitutional amendment ...

March Madness has evolved into a national ritual transcending sports fandom. College hoops dominate headlines each spring, while the tournament highlights normalization of sports gambling, ...

Many young sports bettors think they're knowledgeable enough to 'beat the system.' Nick Lehr/The Conversation via DALL-E 2, CC BY-SA As a therapist who treats people with gambling problems, I’ve ...