gambling, pathological
gambling, pathological
Frequent, compulsive, uncontrolled, or addictive wagering or betting.
Symptoms
The person may exhibit a constant preoccupation with gambling, resulting in impairment of social functioning or job performance; tolerance for very high levels of risk; denial of involvement in wagering activity; and anxiety, depression, irritability, or other withdrawal symptoms when unable to gamble.
CAUTION!
Some drugs used to treat Parkinson's disease have been associated with the sudden onset of pathological gambling.Medical Dictionary, © 2009 Farlex and Partners