Gambling as an Addictive Behaviour: Impaired Control, Harm Minimisation, Treatment and Prevention (International Research Monographs in the Addictions) - Softcover

Dickerson, Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 052139919X ISBN 13: 9780521399197

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2011

Synopsis

'If thinking about addiction is going to change, the study of excessive gambling is likely to be one of the richest sources of new ideas' (Jim Orford). In this book, the authors present research into gambling, showing the psychological variables that govern the erosion or maintenance of self-control over gambling behaviour. These studies provide an empirical basis for a model of impaired control of gambling. Impaired control, in its broadest sense, is considered to be the defining psychological construct of all the addictive behaviours and occupies a central position in conceptualising the addictive aspects of gambling.

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Review

Review of the hardback: ' ... a good read ... this book is likely to be of value to those with an interest in gambling research and policy.' British Journal of Psychiatry

Book Description

'If thinking about addiction is going to change, the study of excessive gambling is likely to be one of the richest sources of new ideas' (Jim Orford). This book presents a research-based model of impaired control. Impaired control is considered to be the basis of all addictive behaviours, especially gambling.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 052139919X
• ISBN 13: 9780521399197
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 206