Gambling : Science World Report

Jan 04, 2017 03:42 AM EST

Gambling Addiction Treatment Can Also Help In Treating Alcoholism And Smoking

Researchers found that administration of gambling addiction treatment can also help in rehabilitation of patients with other addictions.

May 22, 2015 08:02 AM EDT

If You Gamble, You May Be More Depressed

Findings published in the Journal of Gambling Studies suggests that people who are compulsive and habitual gamblers are often depressed.

Jun 30, 2014 11:31 AM EDT

Gambling Monkeys: Humans Aren't the Only Ones Who Believe in Winning Streaks

Humans are known to see winning and losing streaks in situations that are, in reality, random. Now, though, it turns out that we're not the only ones that see these "trends." Monkeys also tend to see winning streaks after a series of random events.

Jun 17, 2014 10:23 AM EDT

Increased Risk of Pathological Gambling when First-Degree Relatives Affected

A recent study conducted by researchers at the UI Carver College of Medicine in Iowa shows that pathological gambling may be significantly more common for those with family members afflicted by the dangerous habit. Findings regarding the study are published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.