Which of the following is true of gambling disorder?
A)It is tied to increased executive control over impulses in the frontal areas of the brain.
B)Pathological gamblers have a greater disruption in the systems regulating the neurotransmitter dopamine.
C)Pathological gamblers tend to have relatively fewer problems with substance use than the general population.
D)About 20 percent of the U.S.population engages in chronic, compulsive gambling.

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Pathological gamblers have been found to have a greater disruption in the systems regulating the neurotransmitter dopamine, which plays a role in the brain's reward system and can contribute to addictive behaviors. Options A, C, and D are not true statements about gambling disorder.

Which of the Following Is True of Gambling Disorder