101223: Classification of Pathological Gambling as an Impulse Control Disorder

About the Course:

Classification of Pathological Gambling as an Impulse Control Disorder examines the appropriateness of the current classification of pathological gambling as an Impulse Control Disorder.

Journal/Publisher:

Electronic Journal of Gambling Issues

Publication Date:

Feb 2001

Authors

Mark W. Langewisch, M.A.; G. Ron Frisch, Ph.D.

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Recommended For:

This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially addiction counselors, psychologists, mental health counselors, social workers, and nurses who seek knowledge about the classification of pathological gambling as an Impulse Control Disorder. It is appropriate for all levels of participants’ knowledge.

Course Objectives:

1. Describe the personality profiles of pathological gamblers.

2. Identify pathological gambling as an addiction.