General Article Drug may curb pathological gambling

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The impulse control disorder drug nalmefene, which has previously been shown to be effective for alcohol dependence, may also be effective for pathological gambling, according to a study.

'Pathological gambling is a disabling disorder experienced by approximately 1 per cent to 2 per cent of ad...

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