Ludopatía

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Ludopatía

Nombres alternativos:

Juego patológico; Juego compulsivo; Adicción al juego

Prevención:

La exposición al juego puede aumentar el riesgo de llegar a sufrir ludopatía. Puede ser útil para las personas vulnerables minimizar la exposición. Sin embargo, la exposición pública al juego continúa aumentando debido a las loterías, las apuestas electrónicas y por Internet y los casinos. La intervención ante los primeros signos de ludopatía puede prevenir el empeoramiento de la enfermedad.

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