Dr. Jeremiah Weinstock - Gambling Disorder
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Gambling continues to grow in popularity in the United States, particularly with the introduction of sport betting. Should we be concerned? Dr. Jeremiah Weinstock joins us to discuss prevalence of gambling disorder, differences between gambling and substance use disorders, and the potential implications o rapidly rising rates of gambling in the United States. Dr. Weinstock is a Professor and the Department Chair in the Department of Psychology at Saint Louis University. You can learn more about his work here.
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