Prevalence estimates of pathological gambling in New Jersey and Maryland



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Am J Psychiatry 1989; 146:1618-1619
Copyright © 1989 by American Psychiatric Association

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Prevalence estimates of pathological gambling in New Jersey and Maryland

RA Volberg and HJ Steadman
Policy Research Associates, Inc., Delmar, NY 12054.

This survey of the gambling behavior of 1,750 adults in New Jersey and Maryland confirmed findings in New York State. The substantial differences between problem and pathological gamblers in the general population and those entering treatment programs have serious implications for prevention, outreach, and treatment efforts.

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