ANALYSIS OF ADOLESCENT PROBLEM GAMBLING AND INTERVENTION MODES
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gambling, negative emotions, moodsAbstract
Frequent gambling activities may include lotteries, sports betting, slot machines, blackjack, instant win games, online gambling, and scratch cards. As a behavioral disorder, problem or pathological gambling is characterized by preoccupation with the disorder, diminished control over gambling, and recurrent maladaptive behavior (Coyne et al., 2015). Rather than gambling being a leisurely pursuit, problem gamblers pursue it to alleviate their negative emotions and moods.
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