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Cause Of Gambling Addiction
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Stress, caused by gambling addiction and family commitments?

Not sure: What the specific question is, but these are serious issues that could b helped by therapy and medication. ...Read more
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Addiction is a primary, chronic disease of brain reward, motivation, memory, and related circuitry. Dysfunction in these circuits leads to characteristic biological, psychological, social and spiritual manifestations. This is reflected in an individual pathologically pursuing reward and/or relief by substance use and other behaviors. A person affected by addiction will be unable to consistently Abstain from use, will have Impaired Behavioral control, will have Craving or increased "hunger" for drugs or rewarding experiences, will have a Dysfunctional Emotional response, and will show diminished recognition of significant problems with their own ...Read more
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How to defeat gambling addiction?

No fast fix: My colleague's advice to attend a 12 step group is very good. Your physician can offer medication that in low doses may abolish the craving. I would also urge you to think of the people who love you, and who you love. Compulsive gambling is one of the most common factors leading to suicide. Think of how much you have to live for. Let love give you strength to do what you must in overcoming this. ...Read more
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How can I address a gambling addiction?

Therapy: Pathological gambling is a type of impulse-control disorder. Because of the the devastation it can cause to one's finances and family, it is important to get treatment asap. Gamblers anonymous and/or therapy can help. http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/. ...Read more
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How common is online gambling addiction?
Unknown : Potentially could be very prevelent and may be more problematic as technologies improve. Researchers think its growing among young populations. ...Read more
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How can gambling addiction affect health?

All addictions: Negatively effect our health. We spend way to much time doing them and not enough time taking care of ourselves. So exercise goes out the window; eating well goes out the window; as does socializing. All these things are part of being a healthy human being! ...Read more
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How can gambling addiction change people?

Destroy their lives?: Like any other serious addiction gambling has destroyed people, making them lose their jobs, break their families and make them destitute. Recent research suggests that the brain in these people is wired differently?! intelligent people would recognize their weakness and avoid getting involved. ...Read more
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Could gambling lead to gambling addiction?

Yes: Dr. Fowler's advice is very good. Of all the addictions, this is the one that's most likely to lead to suicide. Just experimenting with gambling usually does not lead to disaster -- but who wants to mess with it? You certain to lose your money in the long run. Why not spend it on something meaningful? ...Read more
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What can be done for a gambling addiction?
GA: Join gamblers anonymous and get a sponsor. Be careful not to change one addiction to another. ...Read more
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What are the tests for gambling addiction?

Troubles from it: Similarly to other addictions, you have it if you gamble instead of doing other important things, if you think about it though the time, she cannot stop doing it even though you realize it is detrimental. ...Read more
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What are the symptoms of gambling addiction?

See DSM: Essentially, when instead of the pleasure it becomes problematic. The person is preoccupied with the habit; spends more and more time gambling; when is not gambling, is irritable, unhappy; using of gambling instead of other responsibilities; the gambler is chasing his losses; there is no control over the habit; the consequences – legal and financial from gambling, etc. I treat is with "extinction. ...Read more
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Gambling addiction -big problem, what to do?

Seek help: Gambling addiction was recently recognized as a serious issues. If you're ready to get help you can start with Gamblers Anonymous. Visit their web page for more information on meetings near you at www.gamblersanonymous.org There are also treatment programs that can work with you as well. There is hope and admitting you have a problem is a big step to getting better. ...Read more
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How can I tell if I have a gambling addiction?

Cant stop gambling: Gambling addiction like all other addictions has the "cant stop despite the behavior causing problems in the person's social, physical, emotional, financial, or relational life" issue. Gambling addicts tend to develop tolerence, so they will make bigger bets. Some of them have a history of a "big win" which only encourages more risk taking and heavier betting. Gambling trumps all other interests. ...Read more
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What are the common symptoms of gambling addiction?
Troubles: Gambling addicts are unable to control their gambling in spite of negative consequences in their work and family lives. Mutual support helps: gamblers anonymous for the gambler, gam-anon for their families and friends. ...Read more
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What is the definition or description of: Gambling addiction?
Gambling addiction: Gambling addiction occurs when someone spends excessive time gambling, thinking about gambling or making preparations to gamble such that it negatively impacts their life or impairs functioning. ...Read more
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I was just wondering how can gambling addiction affect health status?

Gambling addiction: If you gamble to the exclusion of exercise, it will endanger your health. So will gambling in smoke-filled casinos, especially if you smoke also. If you gamble away your money, you won't be able to pay for healthy food or a place to live. If you owe money to the wrong kinds of people, they may acutely endanger your health. Gambler's anonymous can help: http://www.Gamblersanonymous.Org/ga/. ...Read more
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Can you tell me how to help a family member from his gambling addiction?
Express your concern: ; encourage him or her to try out ga (gambler's anonymous). It is free, confidential and beneficial. ...Read more
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Am I wrong to enable my boyfriends gambling addiction so I can have alone time?
Gambling: It will be harder to slow his gambling when you do want to spend time with him. Enabling an addict seldom has any positives ...Read more
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What is the treatment for gambling addiction?

I'm glad you asked: There are a variety of cognitive and medication-based treatments. Of all the addictions, this is the one most likely to lead to suicide. Think of those who you love, and who love you. You are CERTAIN to lose this if the behavior continues. Let this give you the strength to go along with treatment. ...Read more
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How to quit a gambling addiction?
Gambling addiction: Treatment is available. Options include gamblers anonymous meetings and/or psychological or psychiatric treatments. ...Read more
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Strategies/tips to stop gambling addiction?
Don't gamble at all.: Don't go to places where people gamble. Think seriously about the damage that gambling has done in your life. Encourage gambler's anonymous. It is a beneficial, confidential and free 12 step program that can be the base for recovery. Take care. ...Read more
Gambling Addiction (Definition)
Gambling addiction occurs when someone spends excessive time gambling, thinking about gambling or making preparations to gamble such that it negatively impacts their ...Read more