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Jacob Suissa has written: 'Le jeu compulsif' -- subject(s): Compulsive gamblers, Compulsive gambling, Gambling, Psychology, Social aspects, Social aspects of Compulsive gambling, Social aspects of Gambling
Mark Griffiths has written: 'Adolescent gambling' -- subject(s): Youth, Compulsive gambling, Adolescent psychology, Social conditions, Gambling, Teenage gamblers
Kathryn S. Baker has written: 'Brain injuries' -- subject(s): Brain Injuries, Gambling, Psychological aspects, Compulsive gambling
Jay Livingston has written: 'Compulsive gamblers' -- subject(s): Compulsive gambling, Gamblers Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymes, Jeux de hasard, Spielleidenschaft
Sabine Waadt has written: 'Spielverhalten und Spielstruktur' -- subject(s): Compulsive behavior, Compulsive gambling, Electronic games, Psychological aspects, Psychological aspects of Electronic games
Mauro Pini has written: 'Febbre d'azzardo' -- subject(s): Compulsive gambling, Case studies
Yes, Lyrica (pregabalin) has been associated with various side effects, including changes in mood and behavior, which could potentially lead to compulsive gambling in some individuals. While not a common side effect, there have been reports of people developing impulsive behaviors, including gambling, after starting the medication. If someone experiences such symptoms, they should consult their healthcare provider for evaluation and possible alternatives.
while people who have problems with gambling, overeating or with substance abuse may appear to be compulsive, these activities also provide pleasure to some degree. The compulsions of OCD, on the other hand, are never pleasurable
Yes, it is. Any wagers are considered gambling.
Yes, compulsive shopping is an addiction like any other. The treatment would be similar to someone addicted to the high they get off drugs and gambling.
Dr Mark Griffiths of Nottingham Trent University has been researching gambling since the 1990s. While his literature focuses on addiction and compulsive play, he has a very balanced view of the subject and actually chaired a panel that campaigned to introduce a large casino complex to Manchester. I had an interview with him which you can check out here: http://www.rightcasino.com/news/dr-mark-griffiths-on-gambling/
I know that it's annoying to have both OCD and ADHD