Addiction to Gambling, Current Health Problem: What can the Family Physician do?

Abstract

Addiction to gambling or pathological gambling manifests itself in the inability to control the desire to make bets and as a consequence, this can cause the destruction of the economic, emotional, family, and social capital of a person. The Family Physician, by his profile, is located in a privileged position to prevent addiction to gambling, making early detection of people with “problem to play”; in addition to offer a comprehensive treatment, with the support of a multidisciplinary team.