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Pathological Gambling - Compulsive Gambling Disorder
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Prevention & Expectations
What can be done to prevent the condition?
There is no known prevention for compulsive gambling.
What are the long-term effects of the condition?
Compulsive gambling disorder often leads to:
What are the risks to others?
In a family where one member has compulsive gambling disorder, financial ruin can result. However, this condition is not catching.