http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on Health and Medicine. Pathological gambling addiction is surprisingly common in the U.S., afflicting as many as 3.4% of all adults. Like other addictions, it is highly disabling both to the individual and to society, often leading to suicide, job loss, and criminal behavior. It affects more men than women and can become worse over time. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-04-treatment-regimen-gambling-addicts.html Psychology & Psychiatry Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:29:57 EST news221736574