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How common is gambling addiction?

Gambling problems are prevalent in an estimated 3 to 5 percent of the general population, and approximately 1 percent of individuals meet the criteria for a gambling disorder. Gambling addiction is more common in men and young adults than in women and older adults. Approximately two-thirds of pathological gamblers are men. Individuals with a substance abuse disorder have a greater tendency to have a gambling problem.

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Information included in all topics of the Mental Health Library comes from the Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria From DSM-5 and Kaplan & Sadock’s Concise Textbook of Clinical Psychiatry. Complete diagnostic and treatment information may be found within these publications.

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Information within the Mental Health Library is not intended to be used for self-diagnosis purposes. Rather, it is provided as a public educational service to make people aware of mental health conditions. Please consult a qualified mental health professional for a diagnosis of any suspected mental health illness.

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