
Dr. Héctor Ayala Velázquez
Dr. Héctor Ayala Velázquez is a prominent academic in the field of psychology at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and a specialist in addiction prevention. He has conducted extensive research on gambling addiction, particularly ludopathy, and has highlighted the psychological effects of gambling on individuals, including the neurochemical responses that contribute to compulsive gambling behavior. His insights into the patterns of gambling addiction, especially among young people, have made him a significant voice in discussions surrounding the social impact of gambling in Mexico.
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Dr. Héctor Ayala Velázquez is associated with the Center for Addiction Prevention and discusses the nature of gambling addiction.
Ludopatía: apostar todo y perder las ganas de vivirEl Universal·
Mexico· 2026-09-14

