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Pathological gambling in seniors


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

Overview

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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