Pathological gambling in Israel as a medical and social problem

Jacob Margolin; Eliezer Witztum

Pathological gambling in Israel as a medical and social problem

Jacob Margolin
, Eliezer Witztum

Psychiatry Division

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Abstract

This article discusses the phenomenon of pathological gambling in Israel today, emphasizing its medical as well as social dimensions. After a brief historical review of pathological gambling in world and Jewish history, certain psychological aspects of the disorder are reviewed. The typology of gamblers is mentioned, and the relationship between gambling and affective disorders is briefly discussed. Some of the forensic implications of pathological gambling are also mentioned.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	661-663
Number of pages	3
Journal	Harefuah
Volume	143
Issue number	9
State	Published - 1 Sep 2004

Keywords

Anxiety
Depression
Forensic aspects
Pathological gambling
Psychopathology

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Medicine

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Pathological gambling in Israel as a medical and social problem

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