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Relationship to Other Mental Illnesses
Although pathological gambling is classified as an impulse-control disorder, it has many similarities to substance abuse.
Clinical similarities are reflected in the diagnostic criteria for both disorders and include symptoms of tolerance and withdrawal; repeated, unsuccessful attempts to cut back or stop; and impairment in major areas of life functioning.
Epidemiological data also support a relationship between pathological gambling and substance abuse, as pathological gamblers are also likely to abuse alcohol and other drugs.
Meds: Combining Fluvoxamine & Naltrexone daily have had positive clinical results in the retardation of pathological gambling
Relationship to Other Mental Illnesses
Although pathological gambling is classified as an impulse-control disorder, it has many similarities to substance abuse.
Clinical similarities are reflected in the diagnostic criteria for both disorders and include symptoms of tolerance and withdrawal; repeated, unsuccessful attempts to cut back or stop; and impairment in major areas of life functioning.
Epidemiological data also support a relationship between pathological gambling and substance abuse, as pathological gamblers are also likely to abuse alcohol and other drugs.
Meds: Combining Fluvoxamine & Naltrexone daily have had positive clinical results in the retardation of pathological gambling