American Gaming Association Represents the casino industry by addressing federal legislative and regulatory issues; also provides information about compulsive gambling and gaming data
Gambling Addiction Comprehensive article on gambling addiction from addictionsearch.com.
Gamblers AnonymousMutual help group devoted to compulsive gambles, based on twelve-step model
National Center for Responsible Gaming National organizations that helps problem gamblers and their families by funding research on prevention, diagnosis, intervention, and treatment
National Gambling Impact Study Commission National commission report on the economic and social impacts of gambling on government, individuals, families, and businesses
Academy for Eating DisordersMultidisciplinary professional organization that addresses research, education, and prevention with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and related disorders
American Anorexia Bulimia AssociationNational, non-profit organization that is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders; site offers information for those with eating disorders, their families, and professionals
Dying To Be Thin This Nova special from PBS examines the disturbing increase in anorexia and bulimia. Site includes the whole program online, personal stories, an interactive nutrition feature, answers from experts, and eating disorder resources.
Harvard Eating Disorders CenterNational nonprofit organization that provides research and education in detection prevention, and treatment of eating disorders
Overweight and Obesity Among AdultsInitial results from the 1999 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Internet and Sexual RiskThis recent study found that clients at an HIV testing site who sought sex on the Internet were more likely to have concomitant HIV risk factors
Psychology of CyberspaceOnline (downloadable) book covers relationships, norms, psychological dynamics, and addiction on the Internet
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