Dealt a bad hand: Pathological gamblers are also at risk for mental health disorders
Tuesday, November 23, 2010 - 09:30
in Psychology & Sociology
(PhysOrg.com) -- Pathological gamblers are risking more than their money, they are also three times more likely to commit suicide than non-betters. A new Montreal inter-university study has shown these gamblers are also plagued by personality disorders. These findings, published in a recent issue of the Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, may have implications for developing improved targeted suicide prevention programs.