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Millions of Americans are problem gamblers – so why do so few people ever seek treatment?

  • Written by James P. Whelan, Research Professor of Clinical Health, University of Memphis
Millions of Americans are problem gamblers – so why do so few people ever seek treatment?Only about 10% of people with a gambling problem ever seek treatment.Sean Gladwell/Moment via Getty Images

The opportunity to gamble has moved from a trip to Vegas, to a drive to a local casino, to the phone in your pocket. And if you’re a sports fan, nudges to place bets have become nearly impossible to ignore, with sports gambling ads and...

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