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University of Northern Iowa

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Graduate Research Papers

2004

Women gamblers; Compulsive gamblers--Rehabilitation;

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Women Who Gamble, Hannah Rb Heritage Jan 2004

Women Who Gamble, Hannah Rb Heritage

Graduate Research Papers

Understanding the differences between the male compulsive gambler and the female compulsive gambler can play an important role in the healing process of the female compulsive gambler. This manuscript describes these differences and discusses treatment methods and issues specific to the female pathological gambler including the Twelve Step program for gamblers and cognitive treatment methods. The co-occurrence of other addictions and mental health issues are also examined.