Health Professionals Need To Ask Gambling Questions

Health Professionals Need To Ask Gambling Questions (NAPSA)—A growing body of research andclinical experience has given health care professionals new insight into the problem of pathological gambling. Research shows that 2 to 3 percent of the population in the U.S. will have a gambling prob- lem in any given year. While many people go to their primary care physician or mental health professional complaining of stress-related problems, they may not volunteer information about gambling. By asking some basic gambling questions, an aware health care practitioner can make a significant difference in a pa- tient’s life. a hn 2 vs _