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[Pathological gambling].

N J Krag1

  • 1Frederiksberg Hospital, afdeling D.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|June 29, 1992
PubMed
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A Danish patient presented with pathological gambling disorder. Following the 1990 legalization of casinos in Denmark, an increase in gambling addiction cases is anticipated.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Behavioral Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Pathological gambling, or gambling disorder, is a recognized mental health condition characterized by an uncontrollable urge to gamble.
  • Historically, Denmark prohibited public gambling establishments, limiting opportunities for widespread gambling behavior.

Observation:

  • The study details a case of pathological gambling in Denmark, a condition previously undocumented in the nation's medical literature.
  • The implementation of a new law in 1990 permitted the establishment of six casinos across Denmark.

Findings:

  • The introduction of legal casinos in Denmark correlates with the emergence of documented cases of pathological gambling.
  • Prior to 1990, there was a conspicuous absence of reported pathological gambling cases in Danish medical literature.

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Implications:

  • The legalization of casinos in Denmark is predicted to lead to a rise in the incidence of pathological gambling disorder.
  • This situation highlights the need for increased awareness, research, and potential interventions for gambling addiction in Denmark.