Addictions Seminar-Pathological Gambling

Catalog description

This course will examine pathological and problem gambling by means of contemporary readings, class discussion, and other activities. Students will learn to appreciate the role of biological, developmental, cultural, psychological and spiritual factors in the development and treatment of those with gambling disorders. The complexities of problem gambling behavior will be recognized and explored. Students will compare and contrast the spectrum of problematic gambling behavior with other addictions. Students will become familiar with the recent literature in the area and support offered by Gambler's Anonymous and Gam-Anon.