Gambling studies pioneer Robert Custer bet on compassion.
Published In: Science News, 2026, v. 208, n. 1. P. 50 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: LAVELLE, JUDITH 3 of 3
Abstract
The article focuses on the contributions of Robert Custer, a psychiatrist who significantly advanced the understanding and treatment of gambling disorder. Custer was instrumental in establishing the first specialized inpatient treatment programs for gambling addiction in the 1970s and played a key role in shaping the diagnostic criteria for gambling disorders in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Despite his influence, the article notes that public awareness and research funding for gambling disorders have lagged behind those for substance use disorders, particularly in light of the rapid expansion of online gambling technologies. The article emphasizes the ongoing need for compassionate approaches to treatment and the importance of recognizing the evolving nature of gambling behaviors. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Science News. 2026/01, Vol. 208, Issue 1, p50
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Health and Medicine
- Publication Date:2026
- ISSN:0036-8423
- Accession Number:189777709
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