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ER visits for gambling disorders doubled after expanded online gambling market

164 points · 157 comments · geox

  1. r3trohack3r · · focus · HN ↗
    > Emergency room visits for gambling disorders

    Are Canadian ERs different than ERs in the U.S.? Why would one go to an emergency room, seek emergency treatment, for a gambling disorder?

    1. finghin · · focus · HN ↗
      Self-harm and suicide attempts account for some situations, I think following that you can imagine others. The article mentions that 70% include other mental health disorders, with a gambling addiction as a contributing factor for presentation.
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