News tagged with problem gambling
It's in the cards: Human evolution influences gamblers' decisions, study shows
New research from an international team of scientists suggests evolution, or basic survival techniques adapted by early humans, influences the decisions gamblers make when placing bets.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 18, 2013 |
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Betting on good luck and 4-leaf clovers: Connection between impulsivity, superstitions
Research led by the University of Cambridge has found a link between impulsivity and flawed reasoning (such as believing in superstitious rituals and luck) in problem gamblers.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jun 29, 2011 |
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Responsible gambling and the spectacle of the 'problem gambler'
Institutions that make big money out of gambling – such as governments, casinos, clubs and pubs – are fond of telling us how much they care about problem gambling.
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Apr 26, 2013 |
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Video game addiction needs standard definition
(Medical Xpress)—Researchers at the University of Adelaide say treatment for people affected by video game "addiction" would be improved if a standard definition of the problem were adopted by psychologists.
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Apr 19, 2013 |
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Kids who get gifts of scratch lottery tickets gamble earlier in life
(Medical Xpress)—Youngsters who receive instant lottery tickets as a gift tend to begin gambling earlier in life—a possible risk factor for more severe gambling disorders later, Yale School of Medicine ...
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Sep 24, 2012 |
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'I'm bored!'—Research on attention sheds light on the unengaged mind
(Medical Xpress)—You're waiting in the reception area of your doctor's office. The magazines are uninteresting. The pictures on the wall are dull. The second hand on the wall clock moves so excruciatingly slowly that you're ...
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Sep 26, 2012 |
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Stakes are high for problem gamblers
(Medical Xpress) -- People with gambling problems are unlikely to identify as having a problem or to seek help unless they have experienced serious impacts or harms, according to new research released today.
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Oct 31, 2011 |
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Internet gambling on the rise in Australia
(Medical Xpress) -- Internet gambling is on the rise in Australia according to new research from the University of Sydney and Southern Cross University, with factors such as convenience and ease of access ...
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Jan 18, 2012 |
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Gamblers in a spin over frustrating losses
A new study provides evidence that gamblers interpret near-misses as frustrating losses rather than near-wins. This frustration stimulates the reward systems in the brain to promote continued gambling, according to Mike Dixon ...
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Oct 09, 2012 |
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Problems of pathological gambling differ for younger and older gamblers
To successfully treat pathological gambling, you need to intervene at an early stage, according to Susana Jiménez-Murcia from the University Hospital of Bellvitge in Spain and colleagues. Their study shows that a patient's ...
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Mar 14, 2013 |
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Impulsive versus controlled men: Disinhibited brains and disinhibited behavior
Impulsive individuals tend to display aggressive behavior and have challenges ranging from drug and alcohol abuse, to problem gambling and difficult relationships. They are less able to adapt to different social situations. ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 03, 2011 |
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Impulsivity in first grade predicts problem gambling in late teen years for urban boys
Results of a new study by researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health indicate that a developmental pattern of impulsiveness in young males is linked with gambling problems in late adolescence. Respondents ...
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Nov 20, 2012 |
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More casinos does not mean more gamblers
A new study out of the University of Iowa examined how casino growth in the state has influenced gambling by residents. The survey suggests that fewer Iowans gambled overall and also that fewer people have ...
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Dec 14, 2012 |
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Reconsider lotto tickets as holiday gifts for minors
Results from recent studies show a growing number of high school students reportedly receive one or more lottery tickets or scratch cards as gifts. This, coupled with the increasing concern about adolescent problem gambling, ...
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Dec 12, 2012 |
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Gambling not an addiction say University of Sydney researchers
Many people talk of problem gambling as an 'addiction' but work coming out of the University of Sydney's Gambling Treatment Clinic suggests that this may not be the case.
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May 14, 2012 |
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