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In this paper, some possible relationships between psychopathology and pathological gambling are delineated. The assessment and stabilization of such patients, including psychotherapeutic and pharmacologic strategies, are discussed. Guidelines for treating patients manifesting both a psychiatric illness and a gambling problem are suggested.
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Levy, M., Feinberg, M. Psychopathology and pathological gambling among males: Theoretical and clinical concerns. J Gambling Stud 7, 41–53 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01019764
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