title: Taking a gamble.
abstract: A new law intended to make access to gambling easier could put more people at risk of gambling addiction. Currently there is little mental healthcare provision for people who get into difficulties. Gambling is being promoted as a leisure activity. Casinos can now sign up members without the need for a 24-hour cooling-off period. People addicted to gambling experience physical symptoms if they fail to get their 'fix'. Some gambling addicts have dual addictions as they are also addicted to drugs or alcohol.
authors.forename: Lynne
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Wallis
mesh_terms: D016739:Behavior, Addictive / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D005715:Gambling / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007175:Impulsive Behavior; D006113:United Kingdom