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How can a gambling addiction affect your physical health status?
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Many ways: Gambling addiction like all addictions relies on Dopamine and positive reinforcement. The behaviors leading to gambling included compulsive behavior and disregard for personal well being it is within realm that your health suffers.
Answered 6/25/2014
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