Gambling in older adults: An emerging problem for nurses

Journal of Addictions Nursing

Volumn 20, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 119-123

  Lichtenberg, Peter A ^a   Martin, Fayetta ^a   Anderson, Cheri ^b  

^a WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b NONE

Author keywords

Casinos; Older adult; Problem gambling

Indexed keywords

EID: 71849114720     PISSN: 10884602     EISSN: 15487148     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10884600903047576     Document Type: Editorial

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