Rat Casino Provides Insight Into Gambling Addiction (VIDEO)

University of British Columbia

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Scientists at the University of British Columbia have found that adding lights and sounds to gambling games increases addictive behavior -- even in rats. Their work with a 'rat casino' is providing insight into how gambling addiction develops, and how it might one day be treated.

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