title: The crisis of addictive gambling in New Jersey.
abstract: Compulsive gambling is a problem that affects not only individuals and families, but also the community. All classes of people and sexes can be touched by this disease. The health community must become more aware, and make early referral for treatment.
authors.affiliation: John F. Kennedy Medical Center, Edison, NJ 08818-3059.
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Russell
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Leffand
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016739:Behavior, Addictive / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D003192:Compulsive Behavior / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D005715:Gambling / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009515:New Jersey