Gambling as an Addictive Behaviour

Impaired Control, Harm Minimisation, Treatment and Prevention

John O'Connor author Mark Dickerson author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:21st Jul '11

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This book presents research into gambling, showing the psychological variables that govern erosion or maintenance of self-control.

'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.'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.

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

ISBN: 9780521399197

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 12mm

Weight: 310g

206 pages