Gambling Disorders in Women: An International Female Perspective on Treatment and Research

This book brings together an international selection of academics with expertise in problem gambling issues in women, with chapters reflecting ongoing work with female gamblers across the world in both group and individual settings. Gambling Disorders in Women will provide professionals working in addictions and policy-making with much needed knowledge about a seriously under-represented area, and about which many professionals feel they would like to know more. The book will also highlight different international approaches to the provision of treatment for women in each country as well as touch on the epidemiology of the illness.