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What is the treatment for poker addiction?
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Dr. Samuel Milesanswered
Psychiatry 49 years experience
2 parts of treatment: Counseling may be provided on a one to one basis (individual) or in a group. Most of the time, both kinds of counseling are necessary for successful treatment. Medications may be prescribed, if mood instability has been a problem. Gamblers anonymous is often helpful.
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