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The Addiction Research
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Topic: Non-substance addiction
Gambling addictionPathological gambling has been recorded in the „ICD-10 International Classification of mental and Behavioural Disorders“ since 1991. The first phase is the winning phase when gamblers experience a big win that leaves them with unreasonable optimism that their winning will continue. This is due to an excess of Dopamin in the limbic system. Furthermore, genetic factors and psychological problems play a major role.
Effects of gambling:
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