018 - Adolescents and Gambling Disorder

Let me know what you think! - Now that we carry around casinos in our pockets, the rates of gambling disorder among adolescents is skyrocketing.  Yet, gambling disorder may be the most under-diagnosed disorder in the DSM.  This is an exhaustive treatment of the neurobiological, psychological, and societal aspects of gambling addiction, featuring discussions on the brain's reward system, cognitive distortions, and the impact of advertising and the design of gambling products.Referenced resources can be found within the show transcripts at https://psydactic_caps.buzzsprout.comFeedback can be emailed to [email protected] OR submitted via a form at https://psydactic.com.This is not medical advice.  Please see a licensed physician for any personal questions regarding your own or your child's health.