Pathological gambling in seniors

Česká verzia

Authors: K. Nešpor
Authors place of work: Ředitel: MUDr. Martin Hollý ; Primář: MUDr. Karel Nešpor, CSc. ; Psychiatrická léčebna Bohnice, Praha ; Odděleni léčby závislostí – muži
Published in the journal: Prakt. Lék. 2011; 91(10): 619-621
Category: Therapy

Summary

Pathological gambling in older age has some specific featuresand risks. Treatment of elderly people should take into account their special needs. Effectiveness of pathological older treatment players is probably comparable to the effectiveness of treatment of people of other age groups.

Key words:
pathological gambling, older age, treatment.

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