survey <\/a><\/em><\/strong>in 2017 which revealed an increase in the number of people suffering from problem gambling, especially with pachinko. Cases rose from 2,019 to 3,499 in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\nProblem gaming is a type of mental illness and generally refers to a condition in which gambling interferes with daily activities or a person’s social life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The decision to cover gambling addiction under public health insurance forms part of the government\u2019s Addiction Strategy Promotion Basic Plan. It also makes provisions for establishing treatment facilities in all prefectures and designated cities starting in the next fiscal year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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