Addictive Behaviours Laboratory

The ABL conducts research into gambling addiction, substance use, and potential treatment approaches.

The Addictive Behaviours Laboratory (ABL) is headed by Dr. David C. Hodgins, Ph. D. Clinical Psychology. The ABL's primary focuses are substance abuse and gambling addiction. Projects in this lab are focused on various aspects of the psychology and physiology of gambling behavior. As well, research is conducted into the clinical condition of pathological gambling and potential treatment approaches.