How well are we helping problem gamblers? An update to the evidence base supporting problem gambling treatment

International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction

Volumn 6, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 249-264

  Westphal, James R ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII   (United States)

Author keywords

Attrition; Evidence based mental health; Evidence grading; Non specific effects of treatment; Problem gambling; Problem gambling treatment

Indexed keywords

EID: 40849088001     PISSN: 15571874     EISSN: 15571882     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11469-007-9072-x     Document Type: Article

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