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Coimbra debates the relationship between gambling, gaming and alcohol consumption

Notícias de Coimbra9 September 2026 at 01:46

The Coimbra Alcoholology Unit of the Institute for Addictive Behaviors and Dependencies (ICAD, I.P.) will hold a debate on the relationship between gambling, gaming and alcohol consumption. The event aims to address the interactions between these activities and addictive behaviors.

The initiative intends to discuss how gambling and electronic games relate to alcohol consumption, potentially exploring risk behavior and dependency patterns.

ICAD, as the public body responsible for issues related to addictions and dependencies, is organizing this debate to raise awareness about the dangers of combining these activities.

The event is intended for health professionals, researchers and the general public interested in issues of addictive behaviors and their interconnections.

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